Re: [exim] smtp_banner refuses to be renamed

Jeffs wrote:
>
> For SOMEONE who promotes OPEN SOURCE you seem particularly ENAMORED and
> FEARFUL of proprietary Microsoft.
>

None of the above.

Open Source isn't about violating the rights of OTHERS.

It simply about protecting our OWN.

> They and their lawyers don't SCARE me.
>

'Prudent' ≠ 'SCARED'

'LOUD' ≠ 'Wise'

'sysadmin' ≠ 'anarchist'

> SO,
>
> Thank YOU
>
> for the TIP.
>
> I will go to that LIST.

千里之行始于足下

Bill

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> On 5/17/2011 12:23 AM, W B Hacker wrote:
>> Jeffs wrote:
>>> I have a very simple update-exim4.conf.conf file runing on debian 6.
>>>
>>> Since I'm just starting out I'm experimenting with various features to
>>> learn.
>>>
>>> I've inserted the following as a test in the main section of the
>>> configuration file:
>>>
>>> dc_smtp_banner="$primary_hostname Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service, Version:
>>> 5.0.2195.6713 ready at $tod_full"
>>
>> Several things:
>>
>> IF you are NOT using a monolithic file, such as ~/etc/exim/configure
>> (path may differ, but the key item is ONE file)
>>
>> THEN you 'may' be using the debian/ubuntu 'splt config'
>> IF SO .. the docs on your own box will point you to a mailing list
>> specifically for that setup.
>>
>>>
>>> I've also tried:
>>>
>>> dc_smtp_banner = "testing banner message"
>>>
>>> I've restarted exim4 with each test.
>>>
>>> When I telnet into localhost 25 I still see:
>>>
>>> 221 name_of_my_domain ESMTP Exim 4.72 Mon, 16 May 2011 22:47:50 -0400
>>>
>>> what am I doing wrong?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>
>> I could be wrong (again) but *my* variable has no 'dc_' prefix.
>> Just plain old 'smtp_banner ='
>>
>> AND
>>
>> 'Microsoft' doesn't belong to you. Those to whom it DOES belong have
>> lawyers to protect their rights to it. You do NOT want to make their
>> acquaintance.
>>
>> Don't use that string on a non-Microsoft product or service.
>>
>> Bill
>>
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