Re: about volatile.d.o/n
On Sat, Oct 09, 2004 at 03:01:11AM -0400, Kevin Mark wrote:
> Packages like virus checkers seem to be
> composed of 2 parts: the app program and the data where the data in
> this case are virus sigs and the app is say clamav. And the 'volitile'
> part is the virus sigs whereas the app (once it hits stable) shouldnt
> change unless it warrents a 'security' update. So, volitile should be
> for the data/virus sigs that need updating when new bugs hit the 'net.
>
No, often such kind of programs need engine update. That's true for
both AV and antispam programs as well.
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Francesco P. Lovergine
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