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Debian 2.2 IPChains

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by mjervis

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I am looking to get rid of our aging NT Server. With all the viruses out there recently I am looking into a linux solution. Is there a program out there that mimics Exchange Server for linux? I currently have exim installed on the linux box for an email MTA.

Also I want to set this mail server up to also be our gateway for our users to the internet. Where can I find good instructions to setting up a proxy/firewall using linux?

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by strakovsky

It's good idea to get rid of M$Exch. :) Instead, I'd recommend to keep up with LDAP + IMAP(or POP) servers to get almost the same functionality. Just look for available .deb packages, you'd find there everything you need.

Instead of configuring ipchains right on a server, I'd suggest you to use dedicated machine to do routing/firewalling stuff. That could be the pretty simple one (486 / 16MB RAM / 1.44MB FDD / 2xNICs) running diskette-based LRP (Linux Router Project). The most reliable rightnow Frazierwall: http://www.frazierwall.com/
It's easely configurable one, with lots of features, on-line reporting, etc.

Enjoy!

by amoeba1

The only thing I know that is similar to M$ Exchange is a calender program (I have used it somewhat on Solaris machines). That one allows others to see your callender, but it doesn't allow others to modify by default. You may be able to find a similar program for linux (I know there are some calender programs in X, both gnome and kde) and set it so groups can write to the file. Hope this helps some.

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