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> On December 13, 2007 at 11:40AM Andrew Falanga wrote:

[ snip ]

> Second, how do programs like dovecot manage users?  Does each user of the
> e-mail system need to be a user of the FreeBSD system (installed locally)?

No, Dovecot can handle virtual users just fine. I use it in conjunction with
Postfix. You might want to read up on how to use virtual users with Dovecot
and Postfix. Both sites offer extensive help and the both of their respective
forums will be glad to assist you.


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Gerard