What mailtype should I use, PHP or SMTP?

[Stratosmo]

SMF Version: SMF 1.1.4
I'm  preparing my forum for use and like to know the difference of the mail type I can use. I'm using PHP and have actually sent myself a test newsletter.  But what is the SMTP for?

[Rumbaar]

SMTP is for servers that don't have or allow the php mail function.  It uses your defined mail server to handle any e-mail traffic.  If php mail works it should be ok for your to continue to use.

I'm not sure if you use the SMTP it might allow your mail to better avoid any spam assassin based mail filters.

[Stratosmo]

Thank you for the help.

[olufemo]

I'm not sure if you use the SMTP it might allow your mail to better avoid any spam assassin based mail filters.

Pls let the experts compare (and post here) the advantages/ disadvantages of using SMTP and default PHP on SMF forum software.

[SlammedDime]

Since I doubt there are really any experts *here* on the topic, it would quite sufficient to provide a google search (believe it or not, SMF isn't the only support site for dynamic websites  ) with information on the topic.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=php+sendmail+vs+smtp&btnG=Search