I wrote:
>According to At&t WorldNet tech support, my problems using CE w/cable is 
>function of CE not being  SSL compatible. 

Chris wrote:
>Right, CE is not SSL compatible

I wrote:
>Apparently that's not a problem w/dialup - and that would explain why CE 
>works w/At&t WorldNet using dialup, but not via cable.

Chris wrote:
>Makes sense, when on DialUp, you are already on their network, so there 
>isn't a need to encrypt the email (not that I really see the need to 
>force people to do it when NOT on their network, but whatever)

I wrote:
>Would use of Baton Mail cure the problem created by the fact that CE is 
>not a SSL Client? 

Chris wrote:
>As of right now, no. Two problems with using Baton Mail. 1: Baton Mail 
>doesn't yet support SSL, 2: Baton Mail currently only handles outbound 
>email and you need inbound support.

I wrote:
>Any other ideas?

Chris wrote:
>Um... dump AT&T? Complain to them that it is stupid to require people to 
>use SSL (offer it as an option for those that want it, fine, but 
>REQUIRE... stupid!). Or change to an email client that supports SSL for 
>POP.
>
>-chris
><http://www.mythtech.net>


Chris, many thanks!!

Regards, Bob 

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