paul on Tue, 9 Oct 2001 19:40:16 +0200


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Re: [PLUG] Windows vs Linux e-mail return address


> Well, you should only use root when you need it.  It's the principle of

I use root because I'm on a home system where security is not a problem, mistakes
are not a problem, and avoiding "su -" is a good thing.


> Anyway, your MTA is adding a Sender: header when you add a From: line
> that differs from your user account.  Please see this post:
> http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/pubarchive/plug/2001-September/009534.html

So, I have to use an account name which matches my e-mail address name?

I can see where "root@dpagin.net" comes from, but how did it come up with
"root@arthur.nothinbut.net"? Why did it change?



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