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SpamSweep

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Shareware; $25

Current Version: 1.6.2 (September 21, 2009)

SpamSweep is an advanced Bayesian spam filter with a simple, easy to understand interface. SpamSweep seamlessly combines many filtering technologies, including domain and relay blacklists, sender whitelisting, and a bayesian filter to automatically delete spam messages before they're downloaded by your email client.

SpamSweep can notify you when you have new good mail by playing a sound, displaying the new messages in a floating window, or launching your email client. Features include:

  • Extremely high accuracy.
  • Filters quietly in the background.
  • Works with most major email clients.
  • Easy to use interface.

Version 1.6.2 adds/changes the following:

  • SpamSweep is now compatible with Snow Leopard.

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Related Links

Andrew Starr has a marvelous page of Eudora plug-ins and enhancements that Eudora users must check out. His entire site (known as eMailman) is worthwhile for every email junkie out there.

Graham Orndorff has written a superb collection of articles on setting up email servers and secure email clients on Mac OS X.

Adam Engst has put together a comprehensive overview of email attachment formats that is invaluable for anyone who wants or needs to understand the complexities behind them.

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These are applications that are newer and of potential interest, but which I haven't yet selected for permanent inclusion. Have a look, and let me know if you think they deserve to be part of the permanent collection!