On 3/17/2013 3:20 AM, Daniel Reinhardt wrote:
I really find the lack of error logging, and the virtual lack of documentation for Dovecot very disturbing. I am so close to dropping this side project of being able to support multiple domains on a mail server. It is in my utmost respectful opinion to have multiple files to edit just to get this working in basic mode. Why cant dovecot combine all configuration parameters into one config like that of postfix main.cf for server config, and the master.cf for sockets and listeners?
If there are multiple files to be edited then the error logging should mention what file contains the log, and where so you can easily locate the issue. I find this software to be very lack luster and very difficult to use.
Dovecot has given me nothing but headache and grief, and as far as I am concerned not a finished product.
We are very sorry you are not satisfied with the software. Please feel free to return the software for a full refund of all the money you paid.
If you do not like the multiple config files, you can always combine them.
Documentation is online at http://www.dovecot.org/documentation.html
Welcome to the world of open source. Software is provided through the generous contributions of many people, all of whom have regular jobs and do this because they enjoy it. With open source, if there is something you do not like, you can change the software to your liking. Try that with proprietary software.
And just a friendly word of advice: change your attitude or you will find your cries fall on deaf ears.
Dem