On (2003/01/14 17:10), Philip Hazel wrote:
> > Note that, as of exim-4.12, NOOP is recognized as a non-mail command
> > with respect to the maximum number of non-mail commands allowed in an
> > SMTP session.
> >
> > I don't think this makes sense. Software I wrote uses NOOP as a
> > keep-alive when talking to Exim.
>
> But... as the manager of a server open to the public, I do not want
> people to open SMTP connections to my host and keep them alive for days
> and days just for the hell of it.
Fair enough. In fact, I think my situation unusual, so I should be the
one to jump through hoops, not the typical admin who just wants to
minimize the cost of service.
> Maybe the number has to be expandable so that it can be varied per host.
> Sigh. I ought to know by now...
That would certainly bring the hoops a lot closer to the ground. ;-)
