[Box Backup-dev] Re: [Box Backup] ChrisMerge_1828

[Chris Wilson]

Hi James,

On Thu, 13 Sep 2007, James O'Gorman wrote:

>> I can probably hack an existing VBscript I use at work (uses CDO to 
>> send mai). I'm guessing some people might prefer that as it's 
>> Windows-native from at least Win98+.
>
> OK, attached is a script that should hopefully do the same as the 
> current shell script.
>
> The only difference is that if the SMTP service is not installed on the 
> box, you need to uncomment the four lines near the bottom and set the 
> smtp server.

Thanks for that! Out of interest, would it be possible to detect the lack 
of a working SMTP service and log an error in the Event Log? Would 
probably save people some head-scratching.

> I was about to submit it as an enhancement ticket, and notice that there 
> seems to be some ticket spam now. Looking at the permissions, 
> non-registered users are able to create tickets. Should I change this?

I'd say that sounds like a good idea, thanks.

Cheers, Chris.
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