Re: [Exim] MTA-imposed quota exceeded

Sheldon Hearn writes:
>
>
> On Mon, 07 Aug 2000 10:39:25 +0100, Malcolm Beattie wrote:
>
> > You might as well put
> >

> >     The recipient's mailbox is full (AARDVARK limit)

> >
> > given the number of users who will understand (a) what MTA stands for
> > (b) what OS stands for and (c) what the difference between the two is.
>
> Hiding information in error messages for the benefit of the clueless
> is seldom a wise strategy because error messages are not only for the
> clueless. They also exist so that the clueless can relay them to the
> clueful when they seek help.
>
> As a postmaster, I would prefer bounce extracts to show me as much
> useful information as possible to assist me in rectifying the problems
> which caused them.

A good point well made.

--Malcolm

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Malcolm Beattie <mbeattie@???>
Unix Systems Programmer
Oxford University Computing Services