Hi, I didn't need the diagonistics you suggested as I have all the answers I need. If you read my complete message you would be able to see that the config file is not broken as I am able to use the sendmail MTA quite completely. I could probably make it work by opening up to the whole nycap.rr.com domain, however, I don't wish to open up a hole like that.


Furthermore, I know all about qmail and have decided it's not what I want. I have three years of sendmail under my belt and no wish to convert now to a product I do not think is sendmail's equal. Also, why would I take down a system that is running perfectly in all but ONE case and replace it with an untested one? I shall have to check with nsswitch as my etc/hosts is also correct.

Finally, I would be nice if you didn't portray an image of superiority to people who post. It comes off as being arrogant and ignorant of what other people are doing. I do take what you have to say to heart and have checked those things but have done so in the past. If the whole thread was read, your questions would have been answered before you asked them.

I'm frightened by what I see, but somehow I know that there is much more to come.