>>> On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Gerry Doris ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) spoke: > Do NOT edit the sendmail.cf file. The correct way to do this is to make > all changes in the /etc/mail/sendmail.mc file and then run the M4 macro.
Gerry, thanks for the ideas. I am by no means a sendmail guru, but it has always been my understanding that "/etc/mail/sendmail.mc" was created as a means for mortals to interact with the sendmail configuration file. To me, sendmail.cf has always been likened to "line noise", but the few things I have had to do with sendmail configurations always worked flawlessly by editing the beast directly. > There are many reasons why you shouldn't make changes directly in > sendmail.cf. Some changes are next to impossible to make manually, But not impossible, right? ;) > sendmail.cf may not work across releases of sendmail, all changes are > made in one place and not lost, etc... I have yet to have previous configurations blow-up (touch wood) after an upgrade, but as I mentioned previously my experience with sendmail is not extensive. I would be interested in real-world examples of how editing sendmail.cf "bit" someone. Finally, I would like to add I am not disputing your advise Gerry. I am only searching for additional knowledge. ;) Cheers, William -- William Lanning ** RHCE =*=*=*= /earth is 98% full... Please delete anyone you can! _______________________________________________ Redhat-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
