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From: Mike Nowlin <mike@argos.org>
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Subject: Re: sendmail hogs ppp link ?
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> Is it possible to fine tune the system or sendmail so that the rate of
> receiving and sending email is restricted ( therefore allowing other
> packets to get through ) ???

Take a look at dummynet(4)....  I've never actually used it myself (but
always wanted to), but I believe it'll help solve your problem.

mike




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