[LDM #WNP-301801]: ldmd.conf

Rodger,

Using ".*" by itself is OK. It's only when it's used as a prefix of a longer 
expression that it can cause trouble.

> Full Name: Rodger R. Getz
> Email Address: address@hidden
> Organization: AWIS Weather Services
> Package Version: ldm-6.12.5
> Operating System:
> Hardware:
> Description of problem:
> 
> We've been using basically the same ldmd.conf since day 1 and only
> modified it as needed over the years. We downloaded and installed
> ldm-6.12.5 on a fresh system, so we had all new stuff in the etc
> directory.
> 
> I'm confused (normal condition) about the section labeled "WARNING:
> Pathological ..." that clearly says DO NOT USE RE-s like ".*UFPBA"
> in the request or accept entries. In both of those sections you use
> examples like "REQUEST WMO ".*" which is what you said NOT to do.
> 
> Is the sample ldmd.conf incorrect or am I missing something?

Regards,
Steve Emmerson

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: WNP-301801
Department: Support LDM
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed