On 22/07/02 17:43, "Dan" <dan_at_dbdigitalweb.com> wrote:
>> Well, in order to find the host, if specified as "server.something", you
>> need to have a valid DNS, or domain name server, so that "server.something"
>> will resolve to an IP address, like 192.168.1.1. It you haven't specified
>> what is the DNS address somewhere in NIE settings, that might explain while
>> SimpleMail is failing to find the host. As a test, you could try on your
>> desktop to find what's the exact IP address for the host, then use this
>> address in SimpleMail. Then, you would see if the DNS is a problem or not.
>> If SimpleMail can connect, then it's most likely a DNS problem, if not,
> then
>> I don't know, except that something would be missing in your configuration.
>>
>> -Laurent.
>> --
>
> Hmm I did have one, but it seems that the DNS I was using was the secondary
> and currently down LOL. (well that explains it right?) Thanks and finally
> newt-on-the-net :)
>
> Oh btw-what is the best news reader for the newt?
InkSpot, by DejaVu software. Should be available on UNNA.
-Laurent.
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