In response to FT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > ... But I can't send mail because the system > > > >isn't configured for that, and I'm in the dark as how to accomplish it. > > > >Is there somewhere that I can go for info on setting up a simple > > > >configuration which will let me send mail from Mutt? ... > > > > Well, I have had sendmail enabled, but my outgoing mail gets > > bounced with a message saying that Comcast has blocked the process. > > Yes. On most residential connections, Comcast blocks port 25 to reduce > the spam burden created by compromised hosts. Your options are not to > send mail on port 25 (using port 587, for instance, but that makes you > unable to communicate with many servers) or to buy business class > service from Comcast, if they'll let you. You can try calling support > and asking to have 25 unblocked, but I have yet to hear of a case > where that was effective.
No. What you really want to do is set smart_host to the outgoing mail server provided by your ISP. -- Bill Moran http://www.potentialtech.com _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
