Mailman 3 December 2004 - SpamBayes

RE: [Spambayes] Win32 Command Line
by Tony Meyer Jan. 10, 2007

Jan. 10, 2007

> I've been trying to find a way to run SpamBayes from the > command line against "raw" email files on Windows Server > 2003. Obviously, I'm trying to integrate this with a mail > server. Does anybody have any experience with this or > suggestions on where I can find more information? My initial > searches have come up empty handed. You need to be running from source, and the sb_filter script is probably a good place to start. You may wish to read: <http://spambayes.org/server_side.html>. =Tony Meyer --- Please always include the list (spambayes(a)python.org) in your replies (reply-all), and please don't send me personal mail about SpamBayes. This way, you get everyone's help, and avoid a lack of replies when I'm busy.

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WHICH? Magazine PRE-PUBLICATION CHECK: Anti-virus software
by Cecilia de Souza April 7, 2005

April 7, 2005

Dear Marketing and PR teams RE: WHICH? Magazine PRE-PUBLICATION CHECK: Anti-virus software I am sending you a set of checking sheets for Which? Magazine. We are now checking information for a report on anti-virus software scheduled for publication in a forthcoming issue of Which? The reason we are checking this information is because we are considering including your organisation in the final report. Please bear in mind that this is still subject to editing, verification and final analysis, and therefore the content may change prior to publication. At this stage we also cannot guarantee that your company will definitely be included in the finished article. We would be very grateful if you would check the enclosed details. We would like you to tick all the sections you agree with (where indicated) and amend any sections that are incorrect or incomplete. It would also be helpful if you would complete, sign and return this information to us no later than Tuesday 4 January 2005. Whilst it is better for you to send us your comments and queries in writing, if necessary, since time is limited you may fax your reply through on 020 7770 7655. In the meantime, if you have any problems meeting this date, or have any other queries, please do not hesitate to ring me on 020 7770 7683. Thank you for your help with this report. Cecilia De Souza Verifier Which? Magazine 2 Marylebone Road London NW1 4DF Phone: 020 7770 7683 Fax: 020 7770 7655 Http://www.which.net <Http://www.which.net> <<Spambayes spam results.xls>> CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE This communication contains information which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify us by e-mail or by telephone (020 7770 7000) and then delete the e-mail and any copies of it.

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RE: [Spambayes] Re: Cool feature...
by Tony Meyer Jan. 9, 2005

Jan. 9, 2005

[POPfile / Outclass] > Yeah, it works pretty well too, although as far as I can > tell, it doesn't classify quite as accurately as SpamBayes. > I have it set to sort into Ham, Spam and Unwanted (junk that > isn't really spam) but I keep an eye on the spam folder with > SpamBayes; used on its own, POPfile suffers the occasional > false positive, which I've *never* had with SpamBayes after a > decent amount of training. Do you have POPfile doing other classification (work, home, etc), or just these three? I haven't ever used POPfile, but I would imagine I would be somewhat more forgiving of mistakes made by software that was trying to do more than just a yes-spam/no-ham(/buggered_if_I_know-unsure) decision. BTW, does POPfile choose just one of the categories, or can you have it select multiple ones? It wouldn't be much use with something like Outlook, but with mailers that work with a 'label' type system, where a message can be in multiple views/folders (gmail/Thunderbird?) that would seem pretty handy. =Tony.Meyer -- Please always include the list (spambayes(a)python.org) in your replies (reply-all), and please don't send me personal mail about SpamBayes. http://www.massey.ac.nz/~tameyer/writing/reply_all.html explains this.

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SpamBayes Defeated!
by Stephen Clarke-Willson Dec. 31, 2004

Dec. 31, 2004

Argh. Starting yesterday a number of messages have been making it past SpamBayes - some with a 0% spam rating! The messages have a big hunk of (somewhat) regular looking text attached at the end. For instance, here is a spam message that made it through easily: --- start message Tired of standing in long lines waiting for the Pharmacy to fill your prescription? Why not fill your prescription from the privacy of your home or office instead! We have a larger selection to meet your medical needs at the best internet prices that you can find! Special pricing on medicines in categories such as Muscle Relaxants, Pain Relief, Wt. Loss, Women's Health, Depression-Anxiety, Sleeping Aids, Sexual Health. Do you wan low price prescriptions with next day delivery? We provide this and more. Press <http://arfh.sn.tipsinnerhealth.com/?Oru6hjyLpf5-Xyq1Pj193602Vx=189284Gea> Here To Enter I don't know how my friends get their meds because it's a kind of a private thing but at least now I know I have found a better way of filling prescription refills. Tana F. NV Feelthe pressure? Some of us felt the squeeze as early as the day after Christmas last year, when stores. in public. Yes, pressure makes you do strange things, and let's face it, we've all done very strange I speak from personal experience. For years,I think I believed that I should buy whatever struck me as the most perfect present for someone (i.e.fallal5elbowshaped1bowednessfemtoseconddilleniaceous --- end message Obviously this is annoying! My only quick off-the-cuff idea to improve SpamBayes is to put more weight on the earlier part of the message, which is very spam-like. -- Stephen _____________________________________________ Check out my blog: http://drstephencw.blogspot.com <http://drstephencw.blogspot.com/> .

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This spam wasn't deleted
by Steve Dec. 31, 2004

Dec. 31, 2004

I keep getting messages similar to this one and Spambayes doesn't move them to the Spam folder. When I look at the Spam Clues they seem to overwhelmingly point to it being detected as spam. I'm using Outlook 2002 with service pack SP1 running under Windows ME. There are three logs with today's date, so I've attached them all. Regards Steve * Home: 01304 366969 Mobile: 0783 495 2437 -----Original Message----- From: Glenn Hedrick [mailto:glennhedrick80@rhb.com.my] Sent: 29 December 2004 04:40 To: steve(a)hookridge.worldonline.co.uk Subject: Premium Replica Watches Get the Finest Rolex Watch Replica! We only sell premium watches. There's no battery in these replicas just like the real ones since they charge themselves as you move. The second hand moves JUST like the real ones, too. These original watches sell in stores for thousands of dollars. We sell them for much less. - Replicated to the Smallest Detail - 98% Perfectly Accurate Markings - Signature Green Sticker w/ Serial Number on Watch Back - Magnified Quickset Date - Includes all Proper Markings Visit us: http://www.ealz.com.com/rep/rolx/ Christmas discount this week only! Make your order before the prices go up. No thanks: http://www.ealz.com.com/z.php

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Using a different 'application data' folder
by Dylan R. Horkin Dec. 31, 2004

Dec. 31, 2004

Hello. I'm using Windows XP Home Edition, and the Outlook plugin version of spambayes. For some reason, the /documents and settings/Dylan/application data/spambayes folder is locked, and I cannot delete it. Every time I boot outlook, it asks me for settings again, because it cannot write the settings to the folder. How can I either remove this folder so it will work again, or make it use an alternate application data folder? Thanks, Dylan

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Changing mail client to connect to "localhost"
by Mark Ramras Dec. 31, 2004

Dec. 31, 2004

I use Windows XP , Outlook Express, and SpamBayes version 1.01. I don't understand how to "change my mail client to 'localhost' ", as directed by the Troubleshooting guide. On the SB Web Interface: Home page, under POP3 Proxy Options, Remote Servers: it says : "where you would normally put your POP3 server address, you should now put the address of the machine running SpamBayes". Was "localhost" shorthand for " the address of the machine running SpamBayes" ? Does this mean /my machine/? In either case, how do I find out that address? Mark -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.6 - Release Date: 12/28/2004

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Configure Spam folder
by Larry Shepherd Dec. 30, 2004

Dec. 30, 2004

When I try to delete E-mails to Spam I am getting a Message that say I need to configure the Spam folder. I have no idea what that means I have tried several things and none of them have worked please help

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RE: Re[2]: [Spambayes] Adv.Conf.-Interface: Headers to Display, spam%
by Tony Meyer Dec. 30, 2004

Dec. 30, 2004

> No, no errors. > I tried "From Subject To" first but it didn't work I presume that the from and subject columns were there, but to wasn't? If you set it to "From Subject To" again, and then open your configuration file in notepad/wordpad (the top of the configuration pages say where the file is), does it have a line that reads: display_headers:From Subject To > Right now i would be satisfied with "To" :) :) Presumably once we get "To" working, any others will as well. > I enabled this but it seems to be connected to the header > setting. Or simply something messes the display up. Hmmm. I wonder whether maybe the settings aren't being saved/loaded correctly - it sounds like it's going back to the defaults for some reason. See if there is a line in the configuration file that reads: display_score:True > OK, i have one speculation. > Maybe changing display only works on the next emails you get > not on the current list in the review page??? That shouldn't be the case. Please let me know if you can demonstrate that behaviour. > Now i have "From Subject To" and the score display enabled. I > have to wait 15 minutes to be able to check my freemail > account again. I will send a test message and give it a try. Let me know how it goes. (Although given the time of year, I'm away a lot at the moment, and I suspect the same is true for the other people likely to reply. I'll be back Sunday, NZ-time). =Tony.Meyer -- Please always include the list (spambayes(a)python.org) in your replies (reply-all), and please don't send me personal mail about SpamBayes. http://www.massey.ac.nz/~tameyer/writing/reply_all.html explains this.

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[MailServer Notification]To Recipient file blocking settings matched and action taken.
by Administrator＠bag.python.org Dec. 30, 2004

Dec. 30, 2004

ScanMail for Microsoft Exchange has blocked an attachment. Sender = spambayes-bounces(a)python.org Recipient(s) = spambayes(a)python.org Subject = Re: [Spambayes] Spambayes blocks on certain mails Scanning time = 12/30/2004 5:17:23 AM Action on file blocking: The attachment SB_Server CMD Prompt 1.txt matches the file blocking settings. ScanMail has Quarantined it. The attachment was quarantined to C:\Program Files\Trend\Smex\Alert\SB_Server CMD Prompt 141d3d5b37f3.txt_. Warning to Recipient: Action taken by attachment blocking.

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