i've installed linux 6.1 as "server" installed everything.... i've edited /etc/services uncommented pop-3 lines 1 1 0 /tcp and /udp i've edited /etc/inetd.conf uncommented pop-3 stream .... then killall -HUP inetd and even rebooted... I have two name servers that are working just fine and I can see a process on the mail server running "inetd" and one called /usr/lib/postfix ??? .... yet I contiually get this message below while using MS I.E. Explorer 5 ************** Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Account: 'megabitwest.com', Server: 'ns2.megabitwest.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800CCC0F *************** can anyone offer any help? My email is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My URL is : www.megabitwest.net