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Author:  inspiratron [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:51 pm ]
Post subject:  SMTP timeout

hello all, i'll make it quick

i'm using mbox.freehostia.com for SMTP, on port 25, with password authentication, and no SSL. I know my password's right, cuz i'm getting IMAP fine... any ideas? should i be using SSL?

thanks
inspiratron

Author:  inspiratron [ Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:04 pm ]
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by the way, i'm using Apple Mail 3.0...

i have a windows box, and i tried configuring outlook express using the "auto configure" registry key on the "Email Accounts" page. it gave it exactly the same settings as my Apple Mail, and also would not send

any ideas?

Author:  inspiratron [ Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:24 am ]
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yes thank you, i did that... for those of you that are having trouble in the future, check if your ISP is blocking port 25! it turns out that mine is...

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