mail() testing from home?

[neophyte]

Hello All -

I'm writing an email-sending script using the mail() function. Question is: Can I test this "live" without going "live"? In other words, is it possible, once the script is written, to test-send from my development box at home or must I upload the script to my live server space first and test it there?

If I can test it from my local dev system, are there specific ini settings that must be manipulated?

Thanks to all in advance!

Neophyte

[barns101]

You can test the mail() function from home. You need to edit your php.ini file to specify a mail server. This could be the one provided by your ISP, or you could install one locally.

[neophyte]

Barns101 -

That's excellent! I tried it and it worked beautifully. Thanks so much for the information.

Neophyte

[rokec]

My free hosting don't support mailing servers. Is there anyone mailing server for free? How can i do it?