Scott Kitterman wrote: > On Tuesday 19 June 2007 11:22, you wrote: >> Scott Kitterman wrote: >>> I've decided to try and pick this thread back up. >>> >>> From the last MOTU meeting I was at, there was some discussion about >>> looking into the API differences between clamav 0.8x (libclamav1) and >>> 0.9x (libclamav2). I'm hopelessly unqualified for that job. Who >>> volunteers? >>> >>> The more I think about this, I think the alternative source package >>> (clamav-alt) proposal isn't the right answer. I think this is going to >>> (in the end) need an alternative repository for clamav and it's rdepends. >>> >>> I'd like to discuss this idea. >>> >>> We'd create a project (similar to the regular backports projects) for >>> clamav backports. It would hold the latest clamav (with necessary source >>> package modifications to go back to all supported releases) and whatever >>> rdepends volunteers are willing to contribute. I'd commit to maintaining >>> the clamav package, clamsmtp, and probably klamav. >>> >>> Would this approach work? >>> >>> What approvals would we need to get this established? >>> >>> Any better ideas? >>> >>> Scott K >> Hi Scott, >> >> What is the problem exactly? Do you need testers, I have a few test >> servers that I can run with the new clamav setup. I can even make >> howto's how to use it with postfix. >> >> Kind regards, >> >> Jelle > > The problem is that clamav 0.9x does not have the same external interfaces as > the 0.8x versions in Dapper/Edgy, so we can't just backport it in the normal > way. OTOH, the existing Dapper/Edgy versions have outstanding security > issues that we don't have patches for, so what to do. > > We will need testers, but not yet. I'll keep your offer in mind when we get > to that.
Give me a notification when you need testers and I will make it a priority. > How are you integrating Postfix with Clamav (I use Clamsmtp myself)? I tested clamav with amavisd via postfix filters, but I don't like this way, there are to many local send and return paths. I am trying out better ways to get a more direct and more controllable approche like with separated smtp daemons > Scott K Kind regards, Jelle -- Ubuntu-motu mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-motu
