On 8-Jun-2010, at 21:22, Alex wrote: > > Hi, > >> We also very loudly repeatedly state on the list that if you want to >> keep abreast of the latest spam, you need to be running the latest >> version of the codebase (can't take advantage of new features without >> it!), but don't have that clearly documented either. > > It would be great if you could document exactly what features are > exclusively available in 3.3.x? In other words, can you quantify how > much is being missed by continuing to use v3.2.5?
All new rules. All current spam-fighting measures. > I've read the release notes for v3.3, but I see very little in the > "MAIN NEW FEATURES" of the release notes that I can see would itself > result in a marked improvement in catch ratio. See above. > I know it's obviously a good idea to upgrade, but in a nutshell, how > much different is one version from the other? 3.2.5 will let in a lot more spam in a default configuration than 3.3.x This is not like upgrading Postfix from 2.5 to 2.7 where the gains may or may not be relevant to you. If your anti-spam (or anti-virus) software is not up-to-date, it is not worth running. -- 'If you sow dragons' teeth, you should get dragons. Not fighting skeletons. What did it say on the packet?' 'I don't know! The myth never said anything about them coming in a packet!' 'Should have said "Comes up Dragons" on the packet.' --Interesting Times
