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So You Want To Host Your Own Linux Mail Server ...
Jeff writes "Recently, I moved my personal mail from a hosted Windows 2003 application to my own virtual Linux server. I now have nearly unlimited storage, full control over my e-mail and it's less than $10/month. Here's why I did it and here's how I did it. And I'm not a Linux geek."
How many non-geeks know how to install Debian and configure mail services?
.iso, install, configure your firewall, set up DNS, install a mail server, configure the rules for handling your domain and any appropriate aliases and relaying settings, set up IMAP with SSL and any auth schemes you want, test for adequate security and that you aren't an open relay, then keep up with software updates and security bulletins and make sure your system is adequately backed up and stable (including power and network glitches) for adequate availability. Oh yeah, you'll also need to find a domain name that is both available and doesn't suck, and register and administer it as well.
Dude, what the hell's wrong with you?
All you have to do is download and burn a Debian
Piece of cake. I don't see what you're complaining about, but whatever. Go back to using the 1 of 5 free e-mail addresses that came with the ISP you have to have anyway, and use "Outlook" or "Mail.app" or "Evolution" or whatever easy-to-use program your OS comes with. Pshaw.