That part already works - and is deceptively easy. Take a look at
smtpd...
Cheers
Jason.
On Fri, 12 May 2000, George Vieira wrote:
> I know Trend Micro has Interscan for Linux which I ran on my box a while
> ago. It works but I don't know the effect of mail though a proc mail
> function could remove the file from the email and place it somewhere for
> Interscan to scan it and then place it back... no???? Too much work
> probably...
>
> Might have to speak to Trend Micro about how it scan files (real time or
> scheduled)......
>
> thanks,
> George Vieira
> Network Administrator
> Citadel Computer Systems P/L
> http://www.citadelcomputer.com.au
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, 12 May 2000 11:37 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [SLUG] Open-Sourcing Linux based Mail Spool/Virus Protection
>
>
>
> Ok - A lot of people have mailed me for details of how to implement virus
> protection for a mail spool, and as a result protect all of the users of
> that mail spool. Given there is so much interest within SLUG alone, It
> looks like this would make a good open source project.
>
> So - I'm open-sourcing the mail spool software as it exists (a few perl
> scripts and good ideas really), and will start a project to enhance,
> evolve and develop a more seemless solution.
>
> This would likely include:
>
> 1. A Daemon re-written in 'C' rather then perl. (primarily for security
> reasons)
>
> 2. A Web-Based configuration capability.
>
> 3. An enhanced smtpd - or fixes for a few problems in smtpd. The
> Copyright of smtpd nees to be investigates - and a replacement written
> if necessary.
>
> 4. MTA Neutral.
>
> Now for the hard part - I need a funky name !
>
> Could anybody who is interested in contributing to this project please
> contact me via Email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). I will arrange a site on
> SourceForge and will let people know the details when they are available.
>
> Unfortunately I don't have the time to do it all myself - It would be
> great if there were enough interest for this to start as a SLUG based
> project.
>
> Cheers
> Jason.
>
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> Corporate Express Australia Ltd
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