On 9/10/2010 12:54 AM, Mike Tancsa wrote: > At 06:57 PM 9/9/2010, Doug Barton wrote: > >>> Normally they are pointed to a local mirror here at Sentex. However, >>> that server was having hardware problems which I think we have isolated >>> and resolved now. I will repoint this tinderbox to the local site again. >> >> The best way to handle this would be to have messages about csup >> failing to be directed only to those who are actually able to fix the >> problem. Assuming that the cvsup server is always going to work is >> contrary to both history and good system administration practices. :) >> >>> Perhaps as an interim measure a local procmail rule to filter out cvsup >>> failures from going to the list ? >> >> That's a particularly unhelpful response. Not only is it borderline >> rude to attempt to shift the responsibility for this to the users, >> it's a violation of the robustness principle. > > I meant "local procmail rule" as in local to the tinderboxes so that des > and myself and others who admin the boxes only get such messages. I > didnt want to make such changes without des' approval and was waiting > for his input... In that case I apologize for the misunderstanding. I've used procmail for many years on the receiving end but was not aware of the ability to use it in the manner you suggested. Doug -- ... and that's just a little bit of history repeating. -- Propellerheads Improve the effectiveness of your Internet presence with a domain name makeover! http://SupersetSolutions.com/Received on Fri Sep 10 2010 - 16:02:59 UTC
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.4.0 : Wed May 19 2021 - 11:40:07 UTC