some new ubotu factoids useful in #ubuntu-server

[Karl Goetz]

On Mon, 2007-12-10 at 23:53 -0700, Neal McBurnett wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 27, 2007 at 05:02:06PM +0100, Soren Hansen wrote:
> > >  * mta is an abbreviation for Mail Transfer Agent.  postfix is the
> > >  default MTA for Ubuntu, and exim is also officially supported.  See
> > >  also "mua" and "mda".
> > 
> > I think it would be useful to have this one specify how it differs from
> > an mda. (i.e. the prime purpose of an MTA is to take your mail and send
> > it elsewhere, while the mda's prime purpose is to deliver local mail
> > (and possibly filter into different mailboxes)).
> 
> Right on.  I've made this and other updates  - see the latest at
> 
>  https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ServerTeam/Roadmap#head-1cc24b2ac1c3581dc666560f379b9edf2c6da595
> 
> I sent the first one to ubotu and am working with #ubuntu-ops on
> approval.
> 
> I also proposed one for JeOS:
> 
>  JeOS (pronounced "Juice") is Just enough Operating System. It is an
>  efficient variant of the Ubuntu Server operating system, configured
>  specifically for virtual appliances. See
>  https://help.ubuntu.com/community/JeOS for more information.
> 
> Ongoing input is welcome.

I proposed one a few days ago, so more suggestions might make one
stick :)
kk

> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Neal McBurnett                 http://mcburnett.org/neal/
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Karl Goetz,
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http://www.kgoetz.id.au