[Sheflug] Re: Mail server

[Richard Ibbotson <nospam [at] sheflug.co.uk>]

Chris

> While the chances are slim, with the slow growth of cable and DSL
> always-on services, the chance that your box could get hit is
> increased, especially if you leave it on all day even when you
> aren't about to look after it.

Yes, that's just what I was thinking when I posted the SuSE security 
update ... or at least part of it.

> Sendmail's had so many security holes, I wouldn't touch it with any
> length of barge pole at home or work...plus sendmail.cf is a git at
> the best of times :)

Yes :)  Even Exim had a report of a hole just recently.  And that's 
supposed to be good stuff.  The O'Reilly book about it is on the 
table next to me.  Much better than the Sendmail bat book.

Thanks

-- 
Richard
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