And it came to pass that chrisp wrote: > Hello everyone! > > I received 2 emails today with attachments. > > One with now subject I deleted this one immediately the > other one is with a subject related to my work from people i > dealt with before. > > Is there a program that can scan the emails before opening > it. > > I use mandrake linux 8.2 as a workstation no server > involved. > > I tried to connect to antivirus.com to check but it ask for > a java download I download it and close the browser restart > and it ask again for it.. ??? Done it 2 times doesn > recognize it.. Any Idea? >
Not necessary to scan it before opening - disable javascript for mail and news, and scan attachments *after* saving to disk *before* running them. I've been using InnoculateIT - it used to be free, but I Beleive they now they charge a small fee. http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/ProductFamily.asp?ID=128 -- }:-) Christopher Jahn {:-( Dionysian Reveler Quantum Express: When you absolutely, positively, don't know where it's going or when it needs to be there. To reply: xjahnATyahooDOTcom
