Using Perl To Handle Mass Mailing In Linux Or Unix

One of the great things about *nix is the dearth of bulk mail applications (not like another OS we all know). If you search for bulk or mass mail or similar at Sourceforge you will get a zillion hits for Window$ apps but none (or, maybe, one -- the obsolescent bulk_mailer) for Linux.

Sure, it is easy to mass mail from *nix, but most who do so use the announce function from mailman, or similar functionality in its alternatives. Those who need a non-mailing-list mass mailer will usually write their own -- it's not hard.

But, now that LXer has linked to this posting it will probably be picked up by others, and then it will be found by googling. Then the great unwashed will be able to use Linux for their spam. And, remember, Linux will send spam with much greater efficiency that Window$

I hope I am not being eletist but I do wish this blog had been allowed to just quietly pass by unnoticed.

Hey there,

Thanks for your comments - I always thought I had this board set up to auto-notify me if a thread was started, but I'm realizing that's not the case.

BTW, I don't allow comments on my blog, but do include my email address (eggi@comcast.net) in every script (Perhaps I should put it near the top of the page in a static element box to make it easier for folks to get in touch with me). I'm definitely interested in all feedback, as it can only make the site better. Unfortunately, even if I moderate comments, Google crawls me every day and has sent me warning about adult posts (waiting in moderation no less) on my site and I don't want them to shut me down. They are big dogs and may just be blowing steam, but I don't want to push it.

The post was meant to help folks who have a legitimate need to mass-mail (inter-company, perhaps) and the blog itself is more geared toward the admin or user who's just getting started.

BTW, if LXer doesn't notify me automatically, it may be some time until I get back around to this thread again. But, feel free to email me anytime. I welcome your input/feedback, sincerely.

Best wishes,

Mike