--On 5 March 2008 13:30:48 +0100 Andy Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hi list,
>
>   can anyone advise me on ways to implement an out of office solution on
> exim,  where exim is being used as a POP3/SMTP mail system?
> I imagine I need a web front end to allow users to select if they are in
> or out of  office and a simple rule in the exim config, are there any
> existing opensource  web front ends for this type of requirement kicking
> around? Or in general what  would those experienced with exim recommend
> me?

You should take great care not to reply to spam. If you use a spam scoring 
mechanism, then set a very low threshold for this. Better: confine the 
autoreplies to your own domain.

The danger is that spam usually carries a forged sender address, so you can 
place a heavy load on the person whose address is forged. And, you risk 
getting blacklisted.

Check the exim filter specification, which provides auto-reply 
functionality.

> thanks for any info! cheers Andy.



-- 
Ian Eiloart
IT Services, University of Sussex
x3148

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