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> the most likely cause is that the pop/imap server is trying to perform > an authd/identd query to your machine, getting nowhere because of the > firewall, and timing out after 30 seconds. some ftp and smtp servers > do this. it wouldn't surprise me if pop or imap servers do the same. You're spot on with this one. The newer versions of sendmail all try to authenticate the client when POPing in. To fix, you either need to decrease the timeout sendmail waits for a reply, or open port 113 on your firewall. http://www1.dshield.org/ports/port113.html Darren _______________________________________________ Masq maillist - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Admin requests can be handled at http://www.indyramp.com/masq-list/ -- THIS INCLUDES UNSUBSCRIBING! or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] PLEASE read the HOWTO and search the archives before posting. You can start your search at http://www.indyramp.com/masq/ Please keep general linux/unix/pc/internet questions off the list.
