[sanesecurity] Re: Spurious warnings from sanesecurity mirror on sane.helljert.de
- From: Lyle Giese <lyle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: sanesecurity@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:59:02 -0500
Michael Lambert wrote:
> Gerard wrote:
>> While downloading the Sanesecurity files, I have been receiving this
>> message:
> <snip>
>
> I too have been receiving the messages. Now I see that the text has
> changed:
>
> <quote>
> This is a sanesecurity mirror on sane.helljert.de
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> please do only use the NEWEST script available! Scripts are often
> updated at
> -
> http://www.sanesecurity.com/download_scripts_linux.htm
> -
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Do not use Rsync without -z
> -
> IMPORTANT!!
> ==============================================================================
>
> We use automated dynamic blocking for users who try to download
> updates much
> to often. So please do not try more than once per hour.
> ==============================================================================
>
> -
> Thanks
> </quote>
>
> The messages are both annoying and incorrect. My script uses the
> rsync "--compress" option and runs from cron every six hours. Threats
> to block access when my script is operating in the recommended manner
> are not appreciated.
>
> -Mike
>
I think one issue here is if the mirror wants us to use compression or
not. His statement is not clear. I had assumed he did not want the cpu
spike compression could cause.
And yes these messages are annoying to say the least when we are running
within the 'rules'.
Lyle
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