OpenBSD 5.6, syslog-ng, and sendsyslog(2)

Hello Folks, it seems syslog-ng (v3.4.7p3, from the OpenBSD package collection) is broken on OpenBSD 5.6, because it does not implement the new mechanism used by sendsyslog(2) and syslogd. Are there any plans to fix this? Does anyone care? What is the point of including a broken package for 5.6?

replace libc on running system?

Hello Folks, I've patched, recompiled and relinked libc. Are there any risks in installing it on a running production system? Do I need to reboot immediately after installation? cheers, Rob Urban

Re: problem with gethostbyaddr() on OBSD 5.4?

[I forgot to send this to the list] Hi Eric, On 02/01/2014 11:43 AM, Eric Faurot wrote: > The following diff fixes the problems with the example IPs you gave us. > - subsequent PTR records are now set as aliases in the hostent > - need to accept '/' in dname labels (maybe others?) Since the code

problem with gethostbyaddr() on OBSD 5.4?

Hello Folks, I run a Postfix MTA on OpenBSD. Recently I migrated the server from OBSD v5.3 to v5.4. Soon afterwards I noticed postfix was falsely rejecting mails based on a FCrDNS (forward-confirmed reverse DNS) test. FCrDNS means the DNS configuration of a connecting client is tested for forward

any interest in old compaq/HP SCSI/FC disks?

Hello Misc & Tech, please forgive my cross-posting -- I wanted to be sure to reach people who might be interested. Some people I know are preparing to move out of an old machine-room, and will dispose of some old hard disks soon. The collection varies: Sizes: 4.3, 9.1, 18, 36 (and maybe 72)