So basically what you're saying is that the mail server domain name
isn't resolving to its IP. THat is almost always a DNS issue. Is this
mail server one that you're runnning, or your ISP's? If its your own,
then check the name server that you're using.
--- Collins Richey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just converted my home lan to use a router. I was using a Netgear
> hub with my WinME machine and Windows ICS. Now I'm using a Netgear
> router. As expected, my linux box came up with almost no changes; I
> had to screw around with the WinME box for a long time.
>
> I'm encountering one minor problem that looks familiar, but I don't
> have a solution yet. DNS is working. My brower (Opera, etc.) can
> find anything, but for some reason my mail server name is not being
> recognized. I've had to revert to using specific ip address for mail
> send/retrieve.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Note: my WinME box can find the mail server without divine
> intervention.
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