thanks to all who responded to my request on spam filters... the organization has around 100 users, with a T1 connection... the linux setup sounds interesting... are there any links available for "how tos". Thanks. Lee _____ From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ray Dzek Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:58 PM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Re: Spam Filter We use a linux box in front of Exchange and use SpamAssassin and some other neat linux tools to pre-filter the garbage before it ever gets to our exchange server. It an open source product so it is "free". Free means the software doesn't have a price, but you still need a box and some linux skills to set it up. We have been using linux and SpamAssassin for about 3 years now with excellent results. TCO is extremely low, as there are no subscription fees, and the hardware is an older windows server that has been re-tasked with running linux. If you ever wanted to add linux to your skill set, this is an excellent project with which to do so. Linux is not for everything, but it does email and email processing really well. _____ From: exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:exchangelist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lee Ann Swanson Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 7:09 PM To: exchangelist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ExchangeList] Spam Filter I know this has been addressed before, but I'll ask again... What is the current feeling on anti-spam products for Exchange? I've gone from using nothing, to Exchange IMF, to Symantec products etc... And am just curious what others feel is the best and most cost-effective solution. Thanks much! Lee Swanson Watertown, SD