Thanks a lot,
but i want to compile from sources... binaries are no good and rpms are good
for red-hat users :)
I'm starting from another point of view.. i want to do a script that can
understand how i first installed
clamav (meaning what ./configure options i used) and downloads the last clamav
version untars it and
compile and install the last version on the old one (replacing the old conf
files with the new
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Cheers,
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dale Walsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: ClamAV users ML <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 12:05:40 -0500
Subject: Re: [Clamav-users] Tool to upgrade
>
> On Mar 02, 2005, at 11:04, Allori Lorenzo wrote:
>
> > Dear Group,
> >
> > I think i will make a script to automate the process myself..
> > I really think the clamav developers have already done a great work
> > providing us clamav sources,
> > so why bothering them for creating a new system for upgrading the
> > clamav itself i think we can still
> > compile from sources: i will see how to manage and I'll post in the
> > list how solved this problem, if
> > someone needs it.....
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Lorenzo
>
> Lorenzo, I already had previously started working on a software update
> routine for a different project that I believe could be a solution to
> this.
>
> It requires a couple of things, a host with an xml file that holds the
> latest version number to test against, a repository of binary builds to
> obtain the updates from and finally someone who can generate all of the
> platform binaries and place them on the server within a reasonable time
> frame.
>
> Here is what I can provide.
>
> A server with space specifically donated for this task, the ability to
> mirror this site to reduce load, the xml file that auto updates itself
> based on the ClamAV websites main page that uses a robot (or other
> acceptable method) to extracts the version number for the latest stable
> release.
>
> All I would need would be an A record from the DNS providers of ClamAV
> pointing to the IP in question (something like "update.clamav.net A
> xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx "), additional mirror sites and the binaries for other
> platforms that are non Macintosh and the code required to install these
> binaries based on their respective platforms (this could be as simple
> as un-tarring and moving to the destination location or as complicated
> as building and installing the source).
>
> This would require a commitment from specific people to
> generate/provide the binaries in a timely manner and a lot of behind
> the scenes work would have to take place to make it all happen.
>
> Specifics like the frequency of version checks, a realm established for
> communication between the update server and ClamAV to prevent any
> unnecessary or unwanted access at the ClamAV websites update
> communication protocols and, other issues would have to be addressed.
>
> This would require participation and input from the ClamAV team to make
> it all work together and is something very doable but, I'm not the one
> to give authorization on this side project and I believe a proper
> proposal would have to be generated and submitted to Tomasz for
> authorization unless you strictly wanted to undergo the entire update
> project on your own.
>
> While I trust the ClamAV team is dedicated to providing the very best
> in their product, because of this dedication, I am more than willing to
> bend over backwards to do anything I can to assist in any way I can as
> my way to show my appreciation for the invaluable product they generate
> and everything else is icing on the cake.
>
> A public discussion on this subjects intricate details would not be
> appropriate, I see no reason in not discussing the public aspects
> openly but I think that the first order of business would be to
> assign/elect/appoint someone to spearhead this side project and then
> design an acceptable proposal for submission to the ClamAV team.
>
> In a public discussion, it would be reduced to an interest in the
> project or not, programming details while public input will be
> required, it's not a general topic for everyone to participate in so a
> kinda feature survey would be the most likely route to follow as a
> starting point.
>
> These are just my thoughts and opinions and do not represent the
> thoughts and opinions of the ClamAV team and are currently not
> endorsed, expressed or approved by the ClamAV team to the best of my
> knowledge.
>
> -- Dale
>
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