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> Is the SMTP communication between a client like Outlook Express and the > VOPMail server fundamentally different from that of another mail server > talking to VOPMail? No, you won't reliably be able to tell the difference. > I am looking to find a way to only allow my customers to directly hit my > main machine and all other connections be "encouraged" to go through my > relay/virus scanner (which has the lower MX number). Why? Your customer could have a virus, be spamming, etc. Why would you treat them differently? > Also, it seems some viruses MUST take the smtp server information from the > client and then use it when doing their broadcast because they do in fact go > directly to the server and do not do an MX lookup. Some directly send it to the MX records associated with the recipient address, bypassing your server. Some use the local mailer settings and send thru you. Not sure what the question here is tho... Bill ** To leave this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put the word "LEAVE" in the BODY of the email.
