I think that this is a valid point. If someone REALLY wants this feature, it
could always be a compile time define wether or not Exim supports DSO. The
default would be not to. Then add a configure paramater that will allow it
to be enabled (--with-DSO-support). Warn in the configure script that
enabling DSO support can slow the system down a LOT!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sheldon Hearn" <sheldonh@???>
To: "Philip Hazel" <ph10@???>
Cc: <exim-users@???>
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: [Exim] Is Exin SNMP Aware?
>
>
> On Wed, 29 Aug 2001 19:56:38 +0100, Philip Hazel wrote:
>
> > True. I worry, however, about the cost. Remember Exim doesn't just start
> > up and run. Its design requires it to be continually re-executed.
>
> That's probably the biggest head-ache. I'm not sure of many systems
> where dynamic linking, on any level, could be considered "cheap" when
> done incredibly frequently, say on a dedicated mail server.
>
> In which case, one is left wondering whether it's worth offering the
> mechanism, when it's only useful on non-loaded systems.
>
> Ciao,
> Sheldon.
>
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