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Old 04-28-2004, 12:08 PM   #1
kiddies
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FROM Address in server generated messages

Hi,

Some of my scripts send e-mail alerts when they fail.

Does anyone know how I can change the mailfrom address. It always comes out as root@localhost.localdomain

Thanks
 
Old 04-28-2004, 12:17 PM   #2
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You'll need to change your machines hostname and domain its associated/setup as, etc.
 
Old 04-28-2004, 12:24 PM   #3
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I've tried that doesnt seem to make a difference, i want to try and manipulate it in the script if possible
 
  


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