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[tinsleyrd]

I'm somewhat new to linux / ubuntu and am trying to do a proof of concept.

I have installed a ubuntu server and installed postfix on it. The intent is to operate as a local (no internet) mail service.

I can successfully send and receive emails as long as I log onto the server.

I'm trying to use Thunderbird on a windows machine on the same local network to retrieve mail, but I am unsuccessful.

My searches have not come up with this exact configuration, and I'm afraid the example differences are causing me confusion.

My question is this: Where would I look for an answer? Ubuntu, postfix, or Thunderbird. I think I've tried them all.

Thank you for any direction.

[howefield]

Thread moved to the "Server Platforms" forum.

[spynappels]

Look at installing a POP/IMAP server too. Courier is a good place to start looking.

Thunderbird will connect to the POP/IMAP server (IMAP is my preferred option) and the POP/IMAP server will get the mail from Postfix.

I found the following site to be very helpful when I was doing this a few months ago:
http://flurdy.com/docs/postfix/
Adjust to suit your use-case.

[tinsleyrd]

Thanks for the help.

fwiw:

I replaced mbox with Maildir

I replaced dovecot with courier

Thunderbird had its own configuration issues, but finally got it all to work.

I'm sure a small step for the wise, but for me - a big success

[spynappels]

Great, glad you got it working. Very satisfying, isn't it?

[tinsleyrd]

Great, glad you got it working. Very satisfying, isn't it?

Now if I can only get MantisBT to play.