> Bob wrote regarding 'Re: [EE] email spamblock router?' on 
> Mon, Jan 16 at 16:48:
> > I wonder if spamassassin runs on the Linksys wrt54g? That'd 
> be sweet. 
> > I'll look at openwrt.org and see if there's a spamassassin 
> package for it.
> 
> It takes too much memory to run most any spam filter package 
> on those small router boxes.  Even building spamc and running 
> a spamd on another box would be a bit much for a wrt54g, let 
> alone running a full install of perl and spamassassin. :)  
> We're talking 22MB RSS for spamd running on an old mail 
> gateway, which is a little lighter than spamassassin would 
> be.  DSpam is also too large.
> 
> Can the open wrt54g system use swap over NFS/CIFS?  Eeek.
> 
> --Danny


How about just checking the RBLs? 

I know some people object to RBLs but they are easy and don't involve any
sort of AI (which scares the heck out of me).

Also, if the router rejected an email based on an RBL listing, the person
sending the email would get the bounce (right freaking NOW!) and would know
why. In the end, this will do more good than just sending spam to the bit
bucket as it will put pressure on ISPs to better regulate their users.

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