Cloudmark SpamNet - anti-spam filter
Jul 6, 2004 | 9:46 am
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Cloudmark SpamNet - anti-spam filter
Anybody have this filter installed...? Im trying to use it with Outlook 2002 and am having problems. Looking for users of this software to exchange configuration and operational tips & advice.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jul 6, 2004 | 9:19 pm
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Originally Posted by QuietLion
I have been using it since it launched. It works virtually flawlessly. What problems are you having?
Thanks for your help with this, Im going to post another thread with the problem Im now having with Windows...
Jul 10, 2004 | 11:50 am
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Spambayes is much better
I used the Cloudmark since it's early betas, and liked it. The only thing I didn't like was that downloads would take forever, since each message has to be checked against their servers (so you get a ton of network connections firing off while you download mail).
Spambayes is a much better filter, IMHO. I get fewer false positives, and have only gotten 2 "good" messages it thought might be spam in the last 6 months...averaging 1800-2200 spams per month.
http://www.spambayes.org/
It helps if you have some old spam laying around to train it.
Spambayes is a much better filter, IMHO. I get fewer false positives, and have only gotten 2 "good" messages it thought might be spam in the last 6 months...averaging 1800-2200 spams per month.
http://www.spambayes.org/
It helps if you have some old spam laying around to train it.
Jul 10, 2004 | 12:46 pm
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Check your antivirus software before going nuts. My wife's IT shop uses Sophos, and right after an upgrade they had all the issues you are having, though for a much longer time. Shut off the antivirus, and all was fine again.
I would start there, disable the antivirus (kill the process running if you have to) it may be somethign as simple as that.
Once she sat them down and showed them that with the AV softare not running everything was fine, and with it running all was a mess, then all was so much easier.
It's not always the fault of Outlook.
By the way, if you think there is a possibility of problems, now may be a good time to make a backup of your mailbox.
I would start there, disable the antivirus (kill the process running if you have to) it may be somethign as simple as that.
Once she sat them down and showed them that with the AV softare not running everything was fine, and with it running all was a mess, then all was so much easier.
It's not always the fault of Outlook.
By the way, if you think there is a possibility of problems, now may be a good time to make a backup of your mailbox.
Jul 13, 2004 | 12:05 pm
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Originally Posted by holland
I used the Cloudmark since it's early betas, and liked it. The only thing I didn't like was that downloads would take forever, since each message has to be checked against their servers (so you get a ton of network connections firing off while you download mail).
Spambayes is a much better filter, IMHO. I get fewer false positives, and have only gotten 2 "good" messages it thought might be spam in the last 6 months...averaging 1800-2200 spams per month.
http://www.spambayes.org/
It helps if you have some old spam laying around to train it.
Spambayes is a much better filter, IMHO. I get fewer false positives, and have only gotten 2 "good" messages it thought might be spam in the last 6 months...averaging 1800-2200 spams per month.
http://www.spambayes.org/
It helps if you have some old spam laying around to train it.
Jul 13, 2004 | 12:11 pm
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Training....
Training cloudmark works if you see the same spam messages repeatedly. I rarely do; I'll get 50 of 'em with "Viagara" spelled 50 different ways.
That's the advantage of bayesian filtering over a signature (which cloudmark was using last I checked).
I've used both. Spambayes is at least twice as fast during the message download, and barely noticibly longer than with no spam filtering enabled.
That's the advantage of bayesian filtering over a signature (which cloudmark was using last I checked).
I've used both. Spambayes is at least twice as fast during the message download, and barely noticibly longer than with no spam filtering enabled.
Jul 13, 2004 | 12:13 pm
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two operating questions
When you use this program, Outlook tends to ask you about a program wanting to access your email, and then wants to know for how long this can be allowed (1, 2 or 10 minutes). Is this a normal part of the operation of this software...? Any way to configure this so that access is allowed automatically (but for the purpose of fighting SPAM only)?
Also, now that Ive re-installed this, I got a new version "f" of the free version. At some point I get a message that my subscription to SpamNet has expired.... but I thought this was a FREE version? Do I need to sign up somewhere to ensure I get decent usability of this freeware or am I missing something?
Thanks.
Also, now that Ive re-installed this, I got a new version "f" of the free version. At some point I get a message that my subscription to SpamNet has expired.... but I thought this was a FREE version? Do I need to sign up somewhere to ensure I get decent usability of this freeware or am I missing something?
Thanks.
Jul 13, 2004 | 12:18 pm
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SpamNet installed but not operational
I think that I missed some step in my re-install of this free version, since I now have the SpamNet bar located on my Outlook but its disabled (menu and options are shadowed into the background)....
Weird thing is that if I exit Outlook and re-enter, the SpamNet menu bars will be active.... but then disable themselves in about 1 minute.... (????)
Weird thing is that if I exit Outlook and re-enter, the SpamNet menu bars will be active.... but then disable themselves in about 1 minute.... (????)
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Jul 13, 2004 | 3:25 pm
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bumping this up........
If someone can help me with the activation issue (please see my above 2 last posts), it would be great.... thanks!!!
Jul 14, 2004 | 8:02 am
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Seems like Cloudmark no longer gives out a free version of their service, hence my problems in getting the program to run. Im going to try Spambayes as suggested above, as it seems like this alternate service is indeed freeware.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jul 14, 2004 | 10:56 am
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I've never tried the free version. I use the subscription version. It costs $39.95 a year and works like a charm. It filters almost all the spam except when new spamming techniques are developed, then it takes the developers a week or two to update the software and it's quiet again. The only false positives are the occasional newsletter (such as weekly airline specials). I scan through the spam headers quickly and train SpamNet to always accept mail from these senders. It has never once blocked a personal message.
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Jul 25, 2004 | 2:57 pm
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USe referral code or link http://www.cloudmark.com/?rc=rjg4hl and it should cost you only USD24.95 a year 
And yes I earn few months via this so we both win.
And yes I earn few months via this so we both win.
Jul 25, 2004 | 4:44 pm
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I've been very happy with popfile as a spam filter
http://popfile.sourceforge.net/
http://popfile.sourceforge.net/
