Web Summary
Q1: What is the current version of Exim, and when was it released?
A1: The current version of Exim is 4.98, which was released recently.
Q2: In what year was the last 3.x release of Exim, and is it still supported?
A2: The last 3.x release of Exim was in 2003 (release 3.36), and it is now considered twenty years obsolete and should not be used.
Q3: What license does Exim operate under?
A3: Exim operates under the terms of the GNU General Public Licence, making it freely available for use.
Q4: Is Exim similar to Smail 3 in style, but with more general facilities?
A4: Yes, that's correct. Exim has a similar style to Smail 3 but offers more general facilities and flexibility in mail routing.
Q5: Can Exim be installed as an alternative to Sendmail, and what are the differences in configuration?
A5: Yes, Exim can be installed as an alternative to Sendmail, although its configuration is quite different from Sendmail's.
Q6: What organizations provide services that help the Exim project?
A6: The organizations that provide services to help the Exim project include Mythic Beasts (providing a VM for running the buildfarm and testsuite), MacStadium (providing a Mac Mini for the buildfarm), and Schlittermann Internet & Unix Support (providing resources for hosting and administering the exim.org infrastructure).
Q7: Who is the original author of Exim, and what book was written by him?
A7: The original author of Exim is Philip Hazel. He wrote "The Exim SMTP Mail Server" book.
Q8: What is the purpose of maintenance releases for Exim, and who typically receives them?
A8: Maintenance releases are mainly intended for package maintainers, although they may be available to others through ftp sites in the Testing directory.