FAQs

The why, what, how, when, where and really! about deepOfix

• Choosing deepOfix
• Using deepOfix
• Participating in deepOfix development
• The business of deepOfix

• How do I know why deepOfix is the best mail server for my needs?

• What specific advantages would I get from choosing a Linux-based mail server over perhaps other Windows-based mail servers?

• Are Linux mail servers widely used and trusted?

• What sort of hardware and software costs would be involved in using the deepOfix Mail Server?

• Has deepOfix been tested or rated by any standardisation agency?

• How many users do you have? Has your product been used internationally?

• How secure and stable is deepOfix?

• What expertise does a system admin need to have to administer deepOfix?

• Is your support available round-the-clock, round-the-week?

• I don't have a Linux system administrator. Will my existing system admin be able to manage deepOfix?

• deepOfix and EasyPush are developed by DeepRoot Linux. Do I depend on DeepRoot only to provide me support on deepOfix?

• Why use DeepRoot Linux' customised distribution?

• Is the product properly documented? How do I get help on deepOfix?

• Is it simple to upgrade to newer versions of the mail server?

• I have 10,000 users and want to provide each user with upto 2 GB of server storage space. Will deepOfix be able to take care of such high-end storage requirements? What hardware setup do you suggest for this?

• We might transact around 5 hundred thousand emails a day. Is deepOfix capable of handling such email load?

• How many users can a deepOfix mail server comfortably serve?

• I have offices and users in multiple locations. How can deepOfix help me optimise on my email requirements across all locations?

• How effective is deepOfix in filtering virus and spam emails?

• Is deepOfix localised? Can I use deepOfix in my own language?

• In what ways can I contribute to deepOfix development? What skills do I need to have to contribute?

• What sort of programming languages is deepOfix written in?

• Will you accept the code that I write?

• How do I contribute to translating deepOfix into other lanugagues?

• I noticed something wrong about deepOfix. How do I report the problem?

• What is the future course of development for deepOfix?

• What is the future course of development for deepOfix?

• I provide IT services to various organisations. Can I use deepOfix to provide solutions to my customers?

• deepOfix is built and released as Free Software. How do you build a business out of deepOfix?

• Where can you provide commercial support services currently?

• Where can you provide commercial support services currently?