----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin S. Socha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> So you are basically advocating running a piece of exremely expensive
> software with a mixed track record of functionality, running on an
> unstable, expensive and insecure operating system for production
> services?
> [ ... ]
> So, you're not only running an unstable OS but also an extremely
> flaky, bug-ridden MTA, and you actually have this setup connected to
> the internet. May I ask what your company is worth *to you*?
Sometimes its not their choice, you do realise. It might be that any tech
that decides to change operating systems gets fired. That happens. Deal
with the question at hand, please.
> It's more up to one's TCO calculations, isn't it? So, you're not only
> running an unstable OS but also an extremely flaky, bug-ridden MTA, have
> this setup connected to the internet, but also throw in more money to
> buy unneeded functionality that is likely to introduce more bugs. Can
> you explain your rationale, please?
They have no need to justify their rationale to you. You don't matter to
their corporation in all likelihood. In that light, maybe you could have
stuck to answering what was asked?
> Wow, we're finally back on topic... *sigh*
The previous part of the message was to satisfy those folks who always say
'give us more detail about your setup' (like me).
Incidentally, I dislike NT, Microsoft Outlook and Exchange as much as you
probably do.
> I've said it once and I'll say it again: anti-virus software is snake
> oil. Under certain circumstances, it will buy you exactly nothing. Had I
> sent you ILOVEYOU the moment I got it, you would have been fucked. Real
> bad. Maybe your filter would have caught it, but who knows?
No, its not snake-oil. Its just not perfect. The anti-virus software
companies, by necessity, need to analyse a virus before they can add the
signature to their software. That usually requires that the virus be "in
the wild" for some period of time first. However, I've had client machines
come in with dozens of viruses -- usually some combination of Stoned or
Monkey with a few other oldies. These are all caught by modern anti virus
software and thus it _should_ be installed on machines. McAfee VirusScan
for workstations is only $15 (cost).
I don't classify that as snake-oil
--
Michael T. Babcock
CTO, FibreSpeed
