[Pkg-exim4-users] using TLS/SSL with exim4 under debian

[Jeremiah Foster]

On Aug 23, 2005, at 3:46 PM, Brent Clark wrote:

> Hi
>
> So sorry to hijack this thread.
>
> But my question is, to use TLS/ SSL., obviously I need a cert. BUT Do 
> I have to it signed with a CA like Thwate / verisign etc.
>
No, you can self sign or you can use a free authority li CAcert - 
http://www.cacert.org

> I would like to use TLS / SSL on my public mailing list. I currently 
> have mail been sent / received with my current exim4 relay, but I 
> would like to a secure the mail.
>
> I had a look at the Exim4 doc, and it doesnt look that complicated in 
> setting up. Its just the policy of the cert that im not sure of.
>
If you are using debian you can follow thier instructions which appear 
to be pretty good, although I cannot get it to work for me just yet. 
Look at /usr/share/doc/exim4/README.debian

> I cant afford for my mail to be rejected etc.
>
> Would anyone have any docs to share some clarrity on why / how / when 
> etc when using TLS / SSL certs.
>

I will leave it to someone more experienced to answer this question.