[pmmail-list] Filtering with POPFile

[Stephen Eickhoff]

On Mon, 08 Sep 2003 10:15:40 -0500, Dave wrote:

>On Mon, 08 Sep 2003 11:02:01 -0400, Phil Morgan wrote:
>
>>I've used PopFile for over a year and would confirm subjectively that
>>it reduces processing load and allows the messages to populate the
>>inbox, etc., faster.  
>>
>>One contrary consideration, however.  Since the recent spate of mass
>>emailing viruses was announced, I took out all my magnets for friends
>>who use Outlook and Exchange servers since they cannot control whether
>>or not they are sending infected messages to me ...
>>
>> - - Phil
>
>This is a very good point I hadn't considered.  It makes my decision
>difficult, because I really like the magnets.  I'll ask my friends
>if they use Outlook or Exchange, and perhaps demagnetize them if
>so.

Well, while you're at it, make sure you don't have magnets for anyone who has
Windows. After all, it's full of security holes and viruses, right? You're just
not safe runnin' that winders!

Don't you think this is a kneejerk reaction? If an Exchange server is being
used as a conduit for viruses and worms, it's because the admin isn't doing his
job. Other mail systems can and DO transmit viruses and worms.
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        Stephen Eickhoff
      operagost@email.com
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