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    Of course it's possible. I run a full mail server at home. You could send me an email directly from your mail server to mine Commented Jun 2, 2024 at 17:14
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    That particular article describes how to set up a Linux based mail server that uses Gmail as its smarthost. That's a common solution but not necessary if you really want the pain of running a public mail server yourself Commented Jun 2, 2024 at 17:17
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    I'm not sure how to answer your question other than with "yes" Commented Jun 3, 2024 at 8:28
  • Thank u, Mr. Davies, for replying to my question. I am not a professional programmer. Learning to use aspects of computing is my hobby, so not adept in terminal, etc. That you can run an email server means I can learn from you, if you're willing to teach. I didn't understand the true nature of your byte, "Gmail as its smarthost". Can I not run a public mail server myself from my computer, switching the device On/Off according to my wish? Pls provide me with the necessary guidance to bridge the gap on know-how required to follow your instructions realise this goal. Commented Jun 3, 2024 at 8:57
  • Would you mind, Mr. Davies, if I updated my post with snippets of your bytes? That the above post, "Setting Up and Configuring a Linux Mail Server" used a different email-client (or server) than claws-mail, the one I am familiar with, actually distanced me from its objective. I am easily confused by complex command-line operations. I find myself safer using the GUI tools. But CLI also isn't a problem if the commands are only few. In the meanwhile I tried to understand the Game skimming through a few more articles. Commented Jun 3, 2024 at 10:01