Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:02:58 -0700 From: Doug Barton <dougb@FreeBSD.org> To: Mike Tancsa <mike@sentex.net> Cc: freebsd-current@freebsd.org Subject: Re: [head tinderbox] failure on amd64/amd64 Message-ID: <4C8A72D2.1010507@FreeBSD.org> In-Reply-To: <201009100754.o8A7sXLt078290@lava.sentex.ca> References: <201009081055.o88Atvu8050938@freebsd-current.sentex.ca> <AANLkTim4UzWv=jgZcfEO9M=y-Mnp2pxa5jh4foiFZRQO@mail.gmail.com> <20100908130700.GA53378@mail.hs.ntnu.edu.tw> <201009081439.o88EdHwh064108@lava.sentex.ca> <4C89663D.5050007@FreeBSD.org> <201009100754.o8A7sXLt078290@lava.sentex.ca>
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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/
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