[SM-PLUGINS] Autoresponder/vacation options

[Alex <mys...@gm...>]

Hi all,

I'm trying to configure an autoresponder for v1.4.22, and Paul sent me
here as a more appropriate place to ask my questions. I'm currently
using the Autorespond plugin, but I understand it's deprecated in
favor of the Server Settings plugin. Am I understanding that
correctly?

The Server Settings plugin seems to be much more complicated than
necessary for me. I've read through the README for that plugin, and am
confused about whether the functionality is included within the plugin
itself, or somehow is leveraged by another plugin? It says that it's
only an API, but it was released well after any of the plugins on the
Vacation page, so I was confused how it works.

If I were to chose a standalone vacation plugin instead, would it be
the "Local User Autoresponder and Mail Forwarder" plugin? I'm noticing
now that, although it doesn't have as many downloads, it was released
much more recently.

btw, do paypal donations charge a percentage, or does 100% of the
donation go to the recipient? I know they charge for business
transactions, of course, but it just occurred to me that they may not
charge for charitable donations, such as to the squirrelmail team.

Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Alex