Re: [WebDNA] mail header timezone problem
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texte = what about something like [Sendmail to=talk@webdna.us&from=webdna@idfk.com.au&subject=Test To Force Time&Date=Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:28:37 +1000] Email Body [/SendMail] Just after midnight here so I will leave it to you guys from here :) On 15/08/2008, at 12:25 AM, Psi Prime, Matthew A Perosi wrote: > That would be an interesting approach.... > > But are you talking about creating a text file on your own and > writing it into the EmailFolder directory or adding an undocumented > string into the [sendmail] context. > > Even though I've done my share of hacking with the email system (see > the archives for some interesting things I've discovered and > documented) I also have had my share of disappointments when it > comes to changing the email headers. > > So let's see some specific (untested) code examples. > > Thanks! > > Matthew A Perosi | > Psi Prime, Inc. | > http://www.psiprime.com | > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psi_Prime%2C_Inc | > 323 Union Blvd. | > Totowa, NJ 07512 | > P: 973.413.8210 | > F: 973.413.8217 | > > > > Brian B. Burton wrote: >> As much as I don't like hacks, sometimes it's the fastest way to >> fix the problem. >> >> Why not do a little date/time math, store it in a text variable, >> and stuff that into the email headers, thus overriding the built in >> datetime stamp? >> >> You could even set your offset as a variable itself so you could >> adjust as needed for daylight savings without having to dig into >> the code. >> >> Just my 2 cents. >> >> BBB >> >> >> >> >> On Aug 14, 2008, at 8:52 AM, Marc Thompson wrote: >> >>> Stuart, >>> I have done that, but cannot find any solution? Here's the URL >>> from a 2003/05/07 post from Matthew A Perosi with subject "Strange >>> time in emails". I've had the same exact problem for years on >>> unix-Solaris Sparc. My original post was sent 2007/05/14 with the >>> same subject as this thread. >>> This problem has been discussed on the talk list for years, but I >>> cannot find any solution? See: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/DetailResults.tpl?command=search&db=webdna-talk.db&eqIDdata=33698&max=1&words=email%20time >>> >>> Marc >>> >>> Stuart Tremain wrote: >>>> There was a fair bit of talk about that a few years ago - have a >>>> look at the archives :) >>>> Regards >>>> Stuart Tremain >>>> >> >>>> >>>> On 14/08/2008, at 3:46 AM, Marc Thompson wrote: >>>>> Same here, several years, all emails are 1 hour ahead of the >>>>> actual time. >>>>> >>>>> Marc >>>>> >>>>> Psi Prime, Matthew A Perosi wrote: >>>>>> I have been dealing with this for several years. Ever since >>>>>> upgrading to v6 WebDNA. >>>>>> During the summer months all my emails are 1 hour off. I too >>>>>> would like to find a solution to this. >>>>>> Matthew A Perosi | >>>>>> | >>>>>> Marc Thompson wrote: >>>>>>> We're running WebCatalog unix-Solaris Sparc Apache Module >>>>>>> version 6.0a and have our SMTP Mail Server set to our own smtp >>>>>>> mail server. Additionally, we're located in the Mountain Time >>>>>>> Zone (MDT). Problem we're seeing after sniffing network >>>>>>> traffic is that WebCatalog is sending the wrong offset in the >>>>>>> email headers? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Here's an example: >>>>>>> SMTP: "Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 12:25:16 -0700\r\n" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Maybe it's mapping MDT to -0700 instead of -0600, treating it >>>>>>> like MST or like there's no such thing as daylight saving time? >>>>>>> Putting [date %Z] on a page does display the correct Timezone >>>>>>> (MDT), just not in the email header. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The system appears to know the correct timezone: >>>>>>> v242:78> date >>>>>>> Sat May 12 11:55:04 MDT 2007 >>>>>>> v242:79> perl -e '$a = localtime(); print "$a\n";' >>>>>>> Sat May 12 11:55:54 2007 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Anyone got any ideas or know how to tell WebCat to use correct >>>>>>> offset? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Marc >>>>>> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------- >> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >> the mailing list
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what about something like [Sendmail to=talk@webdna.us&from=webdna@idfk.com.au&subject=Test To Force Time&Date=Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:28:37 +1000] Email Body [/SendMail] Just after midnight here so I will leave it to you guys from here :) On 15/08/2008, at 12:25 AM, Psi Prime, Matthew A Perosi wrote: > That would be an interesting approach.... > > But are you talking about creating a text file on your own and > writing it into the EmailFolder directory or adding an undocumented > string into the [sendmail] context. > > Even though I've done my share of hacking with the email system (see > the archives for some interesting things I've discovered and > documented) I also have had my share of disappointments when it > comes to changing the email headers. > > So let's see some specific (untested) code examples. > > Thanks! > > Matthew A Perosi | > Psi Prime, Inc. | > http://www.psiprime.com | > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psi_Prime%2C_Inc | > 323 Union Blvd. | > Totowa, NJ 07512 | > P: 973.413.8210 | > F: 973.413.8217 | > > > > Brian B. Burton wrote: >> As much as I don't like hacks, sometimes it's the fastest way to >> fix the problem. >> >> Why not do a little date/time math, store it in a text variable, >> and stuff that into the email headers, thus overriding the built in >> datetime stamp? >> >> You could even set your offset as a variable itself so you could >> adjust as needed for daylight savings without having to dig into >> the code. >> >> Just my 2 cents. >> >> BBB >> >> >> >> >> On Aug 14, 2008, at 8:52 AM, Marc Thompson wrote: >> >>> Stuart, >>> I have done that, but cannot find any solution? Here's the URL >>> from a 2003/05/07 post from Matthew A Perosi with subject "Strange >>> time in emails". I've had the same exact problem for years on >>> unix-Solaris Sparc. My original post was sent 2007/05/14 with the >>> same subject as this thread. >>> This problem has been discussed on the Talk List for years, but I >>> cannot find any solution? See: http://dev.webdna.us/TalkListArchive/DetailResults.tpl?command=search&db=webdna-talk.db&eqIDdata=33698&max=1&words=email%20time >>> >>> Marc >>> >>> Stuart Tremain wrote: >>>> There was a fair bit of talk about that a few years ago - have a >>>> look at the archives :) >>>> Regards >>>> Stuart Tremain >>>> >> >>>> >>>> On 14/08/2008, at 3:46 AM, Marc Thompson wrote: >>>>> Same here, several years, all emails are 1 hour ahead of the >>>>> actual time. >>>>> >>>>> Marc >>>>> >>>>> Psi Prime, Matthew A Perosi wrote: >>>>>> I have been dealing with this for several years. Ever since >>>>>> upgrading to v6 WebDNA. >>>>>> During the summer months all my emails are 1 hour off. I too >>>>>> would like to find a solution to this. >>>>>> Matthew A Perosi | >>>>>> | >>>>>> Marc Thompson wrote: >>>>>>> We're running WebCatalog unix-Solaris Sparc Apache Module >>>>>>> version 6.0a and have our SMTP Mail Server set to our own smtp >>>>>>> mail server. Additionally, we're located in the Mountain Time >>>>>>> Zone (MDT). Problem we're seeing after sniffing network >>>>>>> traffic is that WebCatalog is sending the wrong offset in the >>>>>>> email headers? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Here's an example: >>>>>>> SMTP: "Date: Sat, 12 May 2007 12:25:16 -0700\r\n" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Maybe it's mapping MDT to -0700 instead of -0600, treating it >>>>>>> like MST or like there's no such thing as daylight saving time? >>>>>>> Putting [date %Z] on a page does display the correct Timezone >>>>>>> (MDT), just not in the email header. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The system appears to know the correct timezone: >>>>>>> v242:78> date >>>>>>> Sat May 12 11:55:04 MDT 2007 >>>>>>> v242:79> perl -e '$a = localtime(); print "$a\n";' >>>>>>> Sat May 12 11:55:54 2007 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Anyone got any ideas or know how to tell WebCat to use correct >>>>>>> offset? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Marc >>>>>> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------- >> This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to >> the mailing list . >> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: >> >> > --------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to:
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