On 6/18/04 7:22 AM, "Antony" wrote: >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I'm using spamassassin 2.63 in unstable. In the last month or two, >>>> much >>>> >>>> more spam seems to get through. >>> [snip] >>> I was just thinking I would have to >>> learn how to use SA, and now you tell me that might not be much >>> better... >> >> I'm about to start using 'RulesDuJour' on recommendations that it's >> greatly reduced spam levels by people who are using it. >> >> http://www.exit0.us/index.php/RulesDuJour (It's basically lots of >> customer SpamAssassin rules, which can be updated via a cron job once >> a day). >> >> Might be something for you to also look at. > > I took a look at this, very promising. I've just installed it, and if > it works well, I'll create a Debian package. Install is easy enough, > although a package is always nice.
We have about 20-30 k of mail flowing into our central mail server using Debian and MS/SA. We installed the RulesDuJour and some of the other filters people have written as well as the new SpamCop_URI and we see only 10-20 sneak in over night. Not to shabby :) You may want to join the MailScanner and SpamAssassin lists if you really want to keep on top of this (it can be almost a full time job in its self). Be-aware both those list are very active... -- David Thurman The Web Presence Group http://www.the-presence.com Web Development/E-Commerce/CMS/Hosting/Dedicated Servers 800-399-6441/309-679-0774 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]