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Re: Problems with freshclam
- From: René Berber <r dot berber at computer dot org>
- To: cygwin at cygwin dot com
- Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:25:24 -0500
- Subject: Re: Problems with freshclam
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- References: <Pine.CYG.4.58.0709300918140.2304@homepc>
Angelo Graziosi wrote:
> Rene' Berber wrote:
>
>> Edit the file and comment out the "Example" as the instructions above it
>> say, then add your favorite options... closest db server.
>
> I will try, but why should I edit it if until now I never edit it?
You have to, clamd.conf and freshclam.conf both are installed disabled by the
"Example" line.
>> When did you install version 0.91.2? The post-installer probably erased
>> your original configuration, which is a bug, just make sure before
>> reporting it.
>
> The problem comes out in a fresh Cygwin installation on a new PC (the old
> 'died', sigh!)
That explains everything, as I said above, a new clamd installation is left
disabled until you configure it... it's not only the "Example" line, you have to
choose between UNIX socket or TCP socket in clamd.conf, at least.
--
René Berber
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