Systemd timer for freshclam updates #962
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This PR implements a systemd unit that updates freshclam once, without sending freshclam into the background.
It comes with a systemd timer which, when activated, will call this unit periodically. This takes the "burden of timing the updates" off of freshclam and puts it onto systemd. The timer can then easily activated, audited and the logs inspected:
And if you want a different update interval you can edit the timer unit file using