Why Use a Linux Mail Server

                       Why use a Linux mail server? Check out the some of the advantages below.

• Supports POP3, IMAP and Web mail access. These are standard services that ideally should be available in any mail system for flexible email access.
• Is extremely fast, reliable and scalable. Linux performs well and its uptime is very, very good.
• Does not require expensive hardware. Thanks to its fast and efficient services, expensive high end hardware is not necessary.
• Is very secured. The Linux operating system is very difficult to exploit. TheNational Security Agency even contributed to allow Linux to support even stronger levels of security.
• Has a powerful anti-spam filter. SpamAssassin uses a wide variety of local and network tests to identify spam signatures.
• Has an effective and regularly updated anti-virus. The open source nature of Clam Antivirus allows it to respond to new viruses even faster than commercial antivirus softwares.
• Has small to zero (as in free) software cost depending on your support needs. Depending on your support needs, you have the option of using a community supported Linux or a company supported one.
• Works with Microsoft Active Directory. You can integrate Microsoft Active Directory user accounts and distribution list into your Linux mail server to simplify administration.