Getting started

[Etienne Goyer]

On Tue, Feb 24, 2004 at 05:07:31PM +0100, Fredrik Petersson wrote:
> I have struggled hard to get a postfix-cyrus-mysql system run on a SuSE 8.2
> dist. 
> I have just reinstalled SuSE and gonna give it a new try tonight. 
> Cant find any suitable howto on internet so thats why I ask here. 

I seem to recall an HOWTO on that very subject had been discussed in the
list.  If you would search the mailing list archive or the Wiki, I am
pretty sure you will find it.
 
> First, I would prefer the use of a rpm installation, I guess all the rpms
> are included in SuSE 8.2 exept pam_mysql i also guess i have to compile
> postfix by my self to get the mysql support, is this a good way to do this?

There are a very good set of third-party RPM for Cyrus imapd you can get
at http://www.invoca.ch/pub/packages/cyrus-imapd/.  Simon Matter, the
maintainer of these RPMs is very helpful and very active on this list.
I am surprised he have not yet answered your question, actually.

I highly recommend you use these RPM.  I have them successfully on one
installtion and I am very satisfied about them.

> Or shall I build everything by my self? How do I do with preinstalled rpms
> list?

I don't speak authoritatively, but IMHO this is exactly what this list
is for.  
 
> What kind of questions are welcome here? advanced? beginners? Developing ?
> Installation?

I have seen all of these discussed here.  Ask away, at worst you won't
get an answer !

Good luck with your installation and be sure to have a look at the Wiki!
I wish it had been there when I made my first step with Cyrus :

http://acs-wiki.andrew.cmu.edu/twiki/bin/view/Cyrus/WebHome



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