MailScanner doesn't start sendmail on new box

[Chris Yuzik]

Chris Yuzik wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I'm in the process of transitioning to a new "temporary" box until our
> super server is ready to deploy. Existing box is running Fedora Core 1
> with Ensim Pro 3.7; new temp box is running Fedora Core 2 with Ensim Pro
> 4.1. Hard disk is failing on old box, which is the reason for the
> emergency transition.
>
> Problem is, when MailScanner starts, it doesn't start up sendmail. From
> what I can tell, it doesn't even try. I get:
>
>    # service MailScanner start
>    Starting MailScanner:                                      [  OK  ]
>    #
>
> Needless to say, right now nothing is listening on port 25 for
> connections. Although this might significantly cut down on spam, it's
> not ideal. heh
>
> Obviously, if I start the sendmail service first, then start 
> MailScanner, the mail bypasses MailScanner altogether (sure is fast 
> though :-)
>
> I've banged my head against my keyboard for a while now. HELLLLLP!
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
>
Also, FWIW, if I type "service sendmail start" I get the following:

# service sendmail start
Starting sendmail:                                         [  OK  ]
Starting sm-client:                                        [  OK  ]

Chris