Bug#538386: exim4-config: mention that semicolon-seperated lists of smarthosts are supported as well

[Marc Haber]

On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 02:31:38PM +0200, Jonas Meurer wrote:
> currently the exim4-config configuration facility gives the impression
> that only one smarthost is allowed in dc_smarthost. That is wrong as
> a (semi)colon-seperated list of smarthosts does work perfectly well.
> 
> this is particularly useful if you want to add fallback smarthosts for
> the case that your default smarthost becomes unavailable.

You are right here. I'd suggest not changing the debconf templates
nevertheless at this time for the following reasons:

- changing all translations is a huge pile of work
- the debconf configuration is geared to support simple configurations
  only
- having a fallback smarthost is a rather advanced subject
- things are documented correctly in the update-exim4.conf.conf man
  page, so advanced users know what to enter here
- the debconf configuration is complex already, I'd rather not confuse
  novices with more unfamiliar concepts

Andreas, if you agree, I suggest that you set this bug wontfix.

Greetings
Marc

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