Re: For Alan Cox ...

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Thu May 11 2000 - 17:53:28 EST


> > This mail-site is listed in ORBS! Nothing was tested to see if a
> > server __really__ forwards mail! A simple test with VRFY with junk
> > would show that it really doesn't forward anything.
>
> Thats why RSS is better. They require real verification of relaying, not
> just a "250 OK".

ORBS does a full test requiring a mail return. mail-abuse.org does not but
that is because mail-abuse.org is meant as a real time testing facility, and
its a superb one. It actually catches stuff that ORBS passes.

Reminds me. I have a box to upgrade to sort one of those 8)

Alan

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