hi, > There are many methods of achieving secure authentication already, such > as APOP, KPOP, and IMAP. > You can also do Secure POP via SSH. there is a mini HOWTO available on > the subject. > But Your mail provider may be unable or unwilling to use a more secure > protocol. exactly!
i have two email servers... net4india.com and vsnl.com i tried with evolution and both don't (seemingly) support IMAP/SSL/APOP/etc... only POP3 on both... this basically leaves out only the ssh tunneling option. i have managed a system based in US which is although slow, atleast can provide a ssh login! the only problem is that when i do a "ssh -L 56110:pop.net4india.com:110 somebody.us.net -L56025:smtp.net4india.com:25 -C" a few questions: 1. now this always asks for a password. Cant i make this automatic? i mean i give a script in /etc/rc.local (with a password) for once when the system boots, and this connection stays on? 2. is that advisable? because my system stays on for 10-12 hours, does the ssh connection die out due to no transmission?? affly rbs _______________________________________________ ilugd mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
