The biggest time issue is the cost of trying to role the whole thing yourself.
This is the same hook Declude uses. Using a batch file instead of an .exe
probably wouldn't be that noticeable if a simple batch file would do it, but
it won't. You would probably end up calling multiple helper utilities to get
the job done.
All you are passed using this method is the queue file. You would need to
handle the locking, decode it, extract the attachments, call the scanner,
handle any exceptions, create notifications, test it thoroughly, etc.
I was about to do this when Declude came along, it's not "rocket science" but
proper testing and implementation would take more than the 4 or 5 hours
necessary to justify the cost of Declude, unless you really do have free time
to burn.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dustin Krysak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Imail List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 7:31 PM
Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Anit Virus recommendations to use with iMail?
> What kind of time/performance issues do you hit doing it this way?
>
> On 8/7/01 10:06 AM, "Mike Valley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> laid down the law
> with some o these words :
>
> > Just to make a comment of something else that works that's cheaper than
> > Declude.
> >
> > First, you get a dos virus scanner and write a simple batch file to scan
> > files.
> >
> > Then you can follow the directions here:
> >
> > http://support.ipswitch.com/kb/IM-20000517-DM01.htm IMail - How can I tie
an
> > external filter program into IMail
> >
> > to tie that AV software to imail.
> >
> >
> > It's more work, but you if you are on a tight budget, you can save some
> > money.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------
> > Mike Valley
> > Network Engineer
> > 408-324-2300x132
> >
> >
> >> Hello All:
> >>
> >> Any recommendations on which AV software works well with iMail. I'm
> > getting
> >> a little tired of virus and worm infected files coming though my server.
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> Adolph Santorine
> >> Schedule Star
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