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Removing OpenVMS Components? (Disabling MAIL)

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The Question is:

 
I want to disable the MAIL program on the VAX. I realize that just flagging
the accounts with DISMAIL will not do all the job. Is there a way to disable
the MAIL exe file? Thanks! Charles

The Answer is :

 
  Both OpenVMS VAX and OpenVMS Alpha support mechanisms by which the
  system manager can tailor (VAX) or reconfigure (Alpha) the OpenVMS
  operating system.
 
  For information on OpenVMS VAX V7.1 and its tailoring, please see:
 
http://www.openvms.digital.com:8000/72final/6521/6521pro_013.html#tailor_chap
 
  This tailoring/reconfiguration information is generally part of the
  OpenVMS upgrade and installation documentation.
 
  It might still be possible for a suitably privileged and knowledgeable
  user (a minimum of NETMBX privilege, and possibly rather more) to send
  MAIL, though it will require rather more work to do so -- this approach
  involves contacting a remote MAIL server and spoofing the client.
 

  
     
     answer written or last revised on ( 13-SEP-1999 )
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