Postfix and local users.

[Justin]

Chris Wagner wrote:

> A couple of quick questions because I don't know the answer.
>
> What's the "B" declaration?

The B let's you specify rules based on the body of the message.

>
> Does declaring the Content-Type = application|audio cover ALL 
> executables (I mean, all that may arise - it looks as though your file 
> extension list is very thorough)?

I don't know, that's a good question.  Better safe I guess doing both.

>
> Also, the very last line, am I correct in saying that you're dropping 
> those messages in a folder called "zzz-executables/"?
> Are you doing that to make sure that perhaps there wasn't something 
> actually legitimate that came in with an executable attachment? 
You got it.  Some executables I actually want.

>
> I guess I need to create a copy of .procmailrc now and drop that 
> recipe in there.
> Do I also need a .forward file for each user's home directory? 

It's my understanding that most systems don't use a .forward anymore. 

If you want a great, easy to read guide on Procmail, do yourself a favor 
and check out:

http://www.ii.com/internet/robots/procmail/qs/

Hope this helps, Justin.