[Mailman-Users] Unknown Mailer Error 2

[Chris Wilhoit]

Christopher Adams wrote:

> I did exactly what you did below and still get the same message. The
> Mailman group is GID 400 and the nobody group is 60001. It wants 400,
> but is getting 6001. During my 'make install', I noticed a reference to
> 60001, so I'm not sure where it's getting it from.
>
> Chris Wilhoit wrote:
> >
> > Chris Wilhoit wrote:
> >
> > > /var/log/maillog said "Wanted gid 12, GOT gid 11". I went back and did "make
> > > clean" then "./configure  --with-mail-gid=12" then did "make install". Got
> > > the same result. Is there any clean-up necessary when reconfiguring besides
> > > "make clean"?
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > Christopher Adams wrote:
> > >
> > > > 13/6/00 7:33 PM, Christopher Adams a écrit:
> > > >
> > > > > When I reply to the message to confirm my subscription, I get the
> > > > > following error message:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > <mailman_test-request at sparkie.osl.state.or.us>: Command died with status
> > > > > 2:
> > > > > "/usr/local/mailman/mail/wrapper mailcmd mailman_test"
> > > > >
> > > > Below is a reply from a list member to me. I have essentially the same
> > > > problem as you. I believe it has to do with the UID/GID. I did examine
> > > > my syslog and it mentions that. So, let me know what you do. I don't
> > > > have the time now for a reinstall, so I'd be interested to know if you
> > > > take care of your problem.
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I have /usr/local/mailman/mail directory set to:
> > > > >
> > > > > drwxrwsr-x   2 mailman  mailman       512 Dec 24 02:40 mail
> > > > >
> > > > > The /usr/local/mailman/mail/wrapper is set to:
> > > > >
> > > > > -rwxr-sr-x   1 root     mailman     53328 Dec 24 02:40 wrapper
> > > > >
> > > > > Any ideas why this won't work?
> > > >
> > > > Yeah - read the entire previous thread where I asked the same question!
> > > > Basically, wrapper isn't running with the correct UID/GID.  Check your
> > > > syslog for the exact error.  You'll need to re-'./configure',
> > > > recompile/re-install.  All will be well.
> > > > --
> > > > Ed Marczak
> > > > marczak at usa.net
> > > >
> > > > Chris Wilhoit wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > After replying to the "confirmation of subscription" I receive returned
> > > > > mail with:
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----
> > > > > "|/home/mailman/mail/wrapper mailcmd test"
> > > > >         (reason: 2)
> > > > >         (expanded from: <test-request at penguin.kelin.net>)
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Chris
> > > > >
> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------
> > > > > Mailman-Users maillist  -  Mailman-Users at python.org
> > > > > http://www.python.org/mailman/listinfo/mailman-users
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Christopher Adams
> > > > Oregon State Library
> > > > 503.378.4246
> > > > chris at opac.osl.state.or.us
> > >
> > > ------------------------------------------------------
> > > Mailman-Users maillist  -  Mailman-Users at python.org
> > > http://www.python.org/mailman/listinfo/mailman-users
> >
> > GID for mail was supposed to be 11. Now when I try to send in the confirmation
> > I get "invalid confirmation number". I think I'll try starting another list and
> > see what happens.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------
> > Mailman-Users maillist  -  Mailman-Users at python.org
> > http://www.python.org/mailman/listinfo/mailman-users
>
> --
> Christopher Adams
> Oregon State Library
> 503.378.4246
> chris at opac.osl.state.or.us

Try the other number. The 11 worked for me though the message looked like I should
use 12. Also try creating another test list. The old test list would not work but
the new one did.

I have been at this all day (on and off) and am glad to get this going!

Chris