RTFM = read the f**king manual
RTFKB = read the f**king knowledge base
RTFMLA = read the f**king mailing list archives
Len is usually in a better mood, guess he's had a tough day. If you stay on
this list long you'll soon realize that when it comes to email he knows just
about everything there is to know. (seriously, no joke intended) We do
however seem to cover this particular subject about twice a week.
David Daniels
System Administrator
Starfish Internet Service
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Clicking my fingers to the bone"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Richards" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Open Mail relay
> Yes i just did join, where would I find info on RTFM, RTFKB, RTFMLA.
>
> Smtp auth might be tough, some of our customers have mail server
connecting
> to ours also.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Len Conrad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 8:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Open Mail relay
>
>
> >
> > >Whats the easiest way to secure my mail server (imail 6.06) from
> > >being an open relay.
> >
> > oh, just joined the list?
> >
> > easiest: RTFM, RTFKB, RTFMLA, it's been explained godzillion times.
:))))
> >
> > < and they're all the same explanation >
> >
> > > We are an ISP and putting in all the ip's (even subnets) could be
tough
> >
> > SMTP AUTH is your friend.
> >
> > >, but I'm considering it. What about the "relay mail for local
> > >hosts" or "local users" option?
> >
> > Just Say No.
> >
> > >Will this require any changes to the end users?
> >
> > Cut off their hands, seal their lips, remove their wallets.
> >
> > >There are maybe a thousand users already using.
> >
> > Bite the Bullet and have them all switch to SMTP AUTH.
> >
> > Read all about it: http://www.mailops.com/Help/SMTP/SMTP%20AUTH.htm
> >
> >
> > Len
> >
> >
> > http://MenAndMice.com/DNS-training : In Austin, TX; SFO, CA; Paris,
> > FR
> > http://BIND8NT.MEIway.com : ISC BIND 8.2.3 "NT3" for NT4 & W2K
> > http://IMGate.MEIway.com : Build free, hi-perf, anti-abuse mail
gateways
> >
> >
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