Linux Ubuntu vm works great.. but email not so much.

[blade1000]

hello-

trying to have Ubuntu vm client receive email but having difficulties.

Using Ubuntu Evolution email. I can email successfully to my hotmail account using Evolution but replying back is an issue. NDR based on Unknown user.. so how can I make Evolution or some other linux based system allow me an smtp relay or smart host without having to reply inbound to the Ubuntu client over the internet.

Thanks

blade

 

[Annihilannic]

When you say "replying back"... what address is it replying to? At what domain?

That domain will need an 'MX' record configured pointing to a mail server that knows how to relay email to your system.

Is there any particular reason you want to set up your Ubuntu system as a mail host? Why not just use it as a client to access your external email accounts using POP3, as you would, say, a Windows desktop system?

Annihilannic.