Jim,
My server has a screening program which works fairly well. The only
problem is that some junk doesn't get identified and some that is deemed
top be junk is not. These programs look for certain characteristics and
make their decision. I have found that they are not all that accurate.
Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC
Jim Webb wrote:
> The very best way to stop spam is on the mail server where your account is
> hosted. The personal accounts I maintain have Spam Assasin an dour company
> ones use Postini. These are programs that run on the mail server and monitor
> all kinds of characteristics of incoming mail to all accounts and even
> compare results between servers. Each user has some control as to how tight
> the filtering is and sometimes 'good' messages get swept up with the bad.
> The user also has the capability to White List and Black List mail from a
> particular user or domain.
>
> Inquire with your provider as to the availability of these tools. While the
> first.last@domain.net might work for now, it is just a matter of time before
> you get spammed there also.
>
> Jim Webb
> jimwebb@nutsracing.com
> Chock Full o' Nuts
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