On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 15:06:16 -0500 Adi Linden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I don't think you need to build postfix from source to use > > cyrus-imap(i suspect you need to look carefully at the sasl > > authentication), but if you insist, i suggest to use the debian > > sources and build a debian package. Anyway, to do what you ask, i > > think you need to look at the"equivs" package... > > I posted a seperate message with the details of my postfix troubles. I > have a workaround solution of using the cyrus deliver program. I > understand that all it does is accept piped input and talk to > cyrus-imap via lmtp. > > I will work through the "equivs" package and go from there. I still > 'don't get' how Debian packages are built. I will have to look at that > some time. Here's the url to a mini-howto for compiling Debian packages. This would also make it so you would not need to use the 'equivs' package, and makes for cleaner, easier upgrades along the way. http://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2004/07/msg01979.html It makes everything very easy, IMO. I very much prefer using the above mentioned instructions rather than having to compile from source "the old way". HTH, Jacob -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
