On Tue, Feb 05, 2002 at 08:40:34PM +0100, Thomas -Balu- Walter wrote: % After setting up a /service for qmail-pop3d as described in lwq % (plus using auth_pop instead of checkpassword): % % exec /usr/local/bin/softlimit -m 2000000 \ % /usr/local/bin/tcpserver -v -R -H -l 0 0 110 /var/qmail/bin/qmail-popup \ % jerry.bswp.de /var/qmail/bin/auth_pop /var/qmail/bin/qmail-pop3d ./ 2>&1 [snip] % Since it was missing some memory, I thought it might be the softlimit, % removed it and voila - it worked. % % But know I am wondering what would be the "correct"/suggested value for % it.
It's all what your system can stand; your running pop3d image + shared libs might come out a bit larger depending on your platform; as long as it's enough for proper function while being low enough to prevent runaway/DoS, it's fine. I'm limiting mine at 4MB with no ill effects. john -- John Morrissey _o /\ ---- __o [EMAIL PROTECTED] _-< \_ / \ ---- < \, www.horde.net/ __(_)/_(_)________/ \_______(_) /_(_)__
