Viruses on Lists
- To: m*@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Viruses on Lists
- From: L* P*
- Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:49:58 -0700
Upgraded versions of Listproc are set up to handle attachments but do not
filter out viruses automatically. This allows photos and other desirables
to be distributed to lists whose members have mail clients that are
reasonably updated and can handle them well. The usual method for
screening out viruses is to enact a message size limit.
A size limit may be inconvenient at times but anyone whose urge to
self-expression compels them to send a longer message than the file size of
a typical virus or worm (say, 200 lines or so) can always break their
profuse pearls of wisdom into two or more messages.
http://www.listproc.net/docs/ownercard.html#config
has a listowner reference card that serves as a summary of the capabilities
of Listproc's software. It is also possible to deflect attachments to a
listowner.
As a mailing list site administrator on a private system of busy and
accomplished listowners with active lists I tend to encourage individual
list-member responsibility. NO efficient listowner should need to spend
more than a faithful half-hour a day on average managing any list.
So better yet.....each list member takes responsibility and....
Practices safe computing! Install an up-to-date anti-virus program and
keep it running in the background with the use of a "shield" or
"auto-protect" device. A firewall program is also highly recommended if
you spend significant time on line, have a high-speed connection, or access
your system remotely.
Additional protections: back-up regularly and use filters to sort your
mail. All of the good mail clients now have this feature and it is
remarkably underutilized. Incidentally the use of filters can save you a
lot of time in handling your mail. You can sort your mail into mailboxes
or folders automatically as you download it. You can filter junk and spam
to delete --or even tag messages from grumps or windbags to read at your
own whim and deal with when you are able. <silly grin>
Happy gardening and safe computing, Louise
Corvallis, ORegon
Pacific Northwest US
The future belongs to those that believe in the beauty of their dreams.
--Eleanor Roosevelt
At 07:10 PM 10/22/00 -0700, you wrote:
>>>>>>Sean, When you get a chance, does this website automatically screen for
viruses in attachments?>>>>>>
