On Tue, Aug 17, 2004 at 07:25:03PM -0700, Entelin wrote:
> Does smtp-auth support other more than just PLAIN and LOGIN? like And
> does pop3 support more than just password and APOP?  like
> CRAM-MD5,DIGEST-MD5,login,etc? using the smtp auth patch I know I had
> gotten a few of those options. Though it doesnt really matter of course
> because of ssl and tls. Just curious.
> 

Both CRAM-MD5,DIGEST-MD5 need the passowrd to be stored as cleartext on
the server. So this is not a option. Additionally with starttls and ssl
AUTH PLAIN and LOGIN is more secure and works with all clients I know.

-- 
:wq Claudio

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