Re: [cobalt-users] Mailscanner Follow Up Report

[wcstaff <wcstaff@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I doubt it was a malfunction, but rather the end of Osirusoft.
>
> > There is something to be said for
> > relying on 3rd party servers. If they malfunction, it makes a greater
> chance
> > you will as well. It left a bad taste in my mouth.
> > Tom
>
> Sure, it wasn't appropriate for osirusoft to take the steps they took to
get
> users to stop using their service, but it did ensure that everyone stopped
> quickly. Had they just discontinued the service as it was, I'm certain
there
> would be tons of servers still trying to query their servers. They
probably
> should have posted notices on their site and "got the word around" before
> ceasing services or taking such a drastic step, but for some reason they
> chose to go another route.
>
> Regards,
> Chris
>
You are right it was the end of Osirusoft. But what happens when the next
one decides to drop their free service.