Qmail.org
A blast from the past!
qmail.org is the official website of qmail, a popular open-source mail transfer agent (MTA) developed by Dan Bernstein in the late 1990s. qmail is known for its security, reliability, and flexibility, making it a favorite among system administrators and power users.
qmail was designed to be a more secure and efficient alternative to the widely used sendmail MTA. It introduced several innovative features, such as:
- Secure by default: qmail was designed with security in mind, featuring built-in support for SSL/TLS encryption, authentication, and access control.
- Robust filtering: qmail includes a powerful filtering system, allowing administrators to easily implement spam and virus filtering, as well as custom filtering rules.
- High-performance: qmail is optimized for performance, making it suitable for large-scale email servers and high-traffic environments.
- Flexible configuration: qmail's configuration files are written in a simple, human-readable format, making it easy to customize and manage.
Although qmail is no longer actively maintained, it remains a popular choice among some system administrators and enthusiasts due to its reputation for reliability and security. However, it's worth noting that newer MTAs like Postfix, Exim, and OpenSMTPD have also gained popularity and offer similar features and benefits.
The qmail.org website still hosts the original qmail source code, documentation, and FAQs, making it a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about this historic MTA.