On 08/01/18 15:54, Daniel James wrote:
> In article , The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>> I mean what is the POINT of having your own domains and server, if
> you
>> then 'use it to collect mail from somewhere else?
>
> The POINT is that it saves you trouble of running and administering
> that mail server ... and spares you the responsibility of knowing what
> you're doing and keeping that knowledge up to date. Life is finite!

But it doesn't. You still have to set up the mail server. Assuming its
out there in internet land the most trivial thing is to let it accept
incoming SMTP mail and set MX recods to point to it.

But thats only haf my pint.

Why use a server AT ALL if it's simply cloning someone elses server? Why
not go direct to the original server?


>
> You and I may be happy doing all that, but I wouldn't recommend that
> most people try running any kind of public-facing server (even if they
> do have their own domains) unless they're really sure that they have a
> good reason to do so and that they know how to do it securely.
>
> Of course, having your own domain is convenient even if you have no
> intention of running your own server(s), as it gives you the freedom to
> move the hosting between ISPs/suppliers without having to change your
> addresses.
>


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