Your domain is not setup properly. You don't have an IP address, see:
[root@elmo msg]# nslookup rdcomputersolutions.net
Server: elmo.lan.shirleyfamily.net
Address: 192.168.4.1
*** elmo.lan.shirleyfamily.net can't find rdcomputersolutions.net:
Non-existent host/domain
Your whois looks like:
[root@elmo msg]# whois rdcomputersolutions.net
[whois.networksolutions.com]
The Data in Network Solutions' WHOIS database is provided by Network
Solutions for information purposes, and to assist persons in obtaining
information about or related to a domain name registration record.
Network Solutions does not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a
WHOIS query, you agree that you will use this Data only for lawful
purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this Data to:
(1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail
(spam); or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to Network Solutions (or its systems). Network Solutions
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. By submitting
this query, you agree to abide by this policy.
Registrant:
Robert Harvey (RDCOMPUTERSOLUTIONS2-DOM)
1706 Veterans Drive # 529
Scottsboro, AL 35769
US
Domain Name: RDCOMPUTERSOLUTIONS.NET
Administrative Contact, Billing Contact:
Harvey, Robert (RHS442) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
1706 Veterans Drive
#529
Scottsboro , AL 35769
256-574-1121
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Sharp, Jim (JS42598) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Scottsboro Electric Power Board
404 E Willow St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
256-574-2680 (FAX) 256-574-5085
Record last updated on 25-Sep-2000.
Record expires on 20-Sep-2001.
Record created on 20-Sep-2000.
Database last updated on 31-Oct-2000 06:27:59 EST.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.SCOTTSBORO.ORG 12.21.132.2
NS2.SCOTTSBORO.ORG 12.21.132.3
and when I query their name server, I get:
[root@elmo msg]# nslookup rdcomputersolutions.net. ns1.scottsboro.org.
Server: ns1.scottsboro.org
Address: 12.21.132.2
Name: rdcomputersolutions.net
NO IP ADDRESS. Tell your ISP to get their act together.
But you do have an addres for:
[root@elmo msg]# nslookup mail.rdcomputersolutions.net
Server: elmo.lan.shirleyfamily.net
Address: 192.168.4.1
Name: mail.rdcomputersolutions.net
Address: 12.21.134.137
Have you tried:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
By the way, do they still have First Monday there? Have you been
to Unclaimed Baggage lately? Hehe. My wife is from Skyline.
HTH,
Bill Shirley
PS If you want, e-mail me directly if you need more help.
>I can send maill out from outlook thru my linux box all day.
>I can't have any one reply to me or send me a message direct to my
>domain.net address. ther error is generated.
>my provider says everything is setup right on his end to have the mail from
>my domain directed to my linux box ip.
>try sending a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and see what error
>you get.
>ps (i am a windows computer expert not linux. I am learning linux :) )
>
>thanks
>Robert
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of rharvey
> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 5:57 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [expert] pop-3
>
>
> I can send maill out from outlook thru my linux box all day.
> I can't have any one reply to me or send me a message direct to my
> domain.net address. ther error is generated.
> my provider says everything is setup right on his end to have
> the mail from
> my domain directed to my linux box ip.
> try sending a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and
> see what error
> you get.
> ps (i am a windows computer expert not linux. I am learning
> linux :) )
>
> thanks
> Robert
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Woody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 4:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [expert] pop-3
>
>
> > Robert,
> >
> > Do not confuse POP-3 with SMTP. POP-3 is a way to RETRIEVE
> mail only.
> > When you send mail, you utilize SMTP. It sounds like the
> most likely
> > explanation is independent of all of the above though.
> Either your SMTP
> > options in your E-mail program are incorrect (i.e.: an
> invalid SMTP host)
> or
> > the DNS server (that the SMTP server you connect to to send
> mail) can not
> > correctly resolve the domain of your mail host that is the
> final delivery
> > point.
> >
> > The (traveling) life of an E-mail
> > -----------------------------
> > Sender's mail client sends mail (SMTP) to it's listed SMTP host.
> > The SMTP host then decides if the user is local:
> > Yes, Skip to Drop step
> > No, Pass mail on
> > Pass mail onto server that holds the desired recipient
> (again utilizing
> SMTP)
> > Drop mail into recipient's mailbox
> > Recipient checks for mail (POP-3)
> > -----------------------------
> >
> > As for on-demand POP-3, that is controlled by the inetd
> daemon. When a
> > request to the POP-3 port is received, inetd calls the POP-3 server
> program
> > which then processes the actual request (to retrieve user's
> mail). The
> same
> > goes for IMAP if you choose to *retrieve* your mail that way.
> >
> > Summary: your POP-3 settings on your server should not
> have anything to
> do
> > with your server's ability to receive mail. Look either at
> your sending
> > e-mail program's SMTP setting and/or check that your
> server's DNS entry is
> > current and correct.
> >
> > Enjoy,
> >
> > Woody ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> >
> >
> > rharvey wrote:
> > >
> > > under service control in linuxconf
> > > pop-3 says it it enabled on demand
> > > I can send an email at from mydomain.net
> > > but when I try to send a reply back or I try to send a
> new mail to my
> > > domain.net it says Host unknown (Name server:
> > > server1.rdcomputersolutions.net.: host not found)
> > > does on demand cause this? if not what does?
> > > please help.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > > Robert
> > >
> >
> > --
> >
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> >
> >
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