Re: Chuck (moongroup)

[Chuck Mead <chuck moongroup com>]

On Sun, 1 Aug 1999, Gerry Doris spewed into the bitstream:

> > Can I see the bounce message please?
> 
> The message has been deleted.  I no longer have it.
> 
> 
> > I'm not either... I'd need to see two things... the actual error message
> and the
> > .mc file you're using. If you're using the default version which came with
> that
> > rpm you will want to make some adjustments if your system is a "home" user
> > system using a dial-up. Have a look at the file
> /usr/lib/sendmail-cf/cf/lunar.mc
> > and compare it to this:
> 
> I'll check the error logs and send you the actual message.  I'm on a
> "dread!!" win98 system right now so it will have to be in a separate
> message.  From memory it was a rules_check message that stated
> gdoris localhost was an invalid domain and relaying was not allowed...error
> 501.
> 
> Yes, I'm using a "home" system connected via cable modem.  However, I am
> usually connected 7x24.  I do get regular attempts to relay so I'm not too
> concerned with a tighter config file.  I'm using the default mc file that
> came with your rpm.  I haven't made any modifications at all.  BTW, I
> installed all 3 of your latest rpm's (sendmail, doc's, and cf).

Welp... version 13 is basically done... I'll be testing it tonight and should
release it if it passes all tests!

> > If you're using that rpm on a "home" user system the lunar config is way,
> way
> > more than what you need.
> 
> Perhaps but I'm not sure.  See comments above.  I do get the spammers
> testing the box regularly.  I'm also a concered about security as I get many
> attempts to break into my system.  Portsentry does a reasonable job of
> dropping the perp's ip's but I don't mind a little tighter control as long
> as it don't prevent me using the box!

Welp... the LP versions are all about anti-spam and professional style config's
so if that's what you want you're gonna get the "right stuff" there. Version 13
does backup the old config files in /etc/mail now so that will be better!

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