[LAD] mp3-player needs sendmail - really?

[Jostein Chr. Andersen]

On Sunday 29 May 2011 10.15.05 Jens M Andreasen wrote:
> It is the same with GoogleEarth (which will also install 'ed' as an
> automation convenience for spammers?)

Earlier, Ed was needed in a Linux system (if I recall right), but today it may 
be needed by some programs to patch files - again if I recall it right.

Ed can be used interactive and by scripts in order to alter text files, but 
personally, I have never used it directly for anything.

Jostein