Hello Jernej, Wednesday, April 7, 2004, 2:54:26 PM, you wrote: Jernej> TLS = encryption. Typically you use TLS when you communicate Jernej> with secure web servers, but it can be used with other Jernej> protocols as well. Using TLS prevents anybody from Jernej> eavesdropping your communication with the server.
The biggest plus to what Jernej is getting at is the fact that without TLS, your username and password are transmitted in the clear when you access your mail account. Not a big deal on a closed network, but over the internet it's not great, and even tons worse if you are using a wireless connection. -- Leif (TB list moderator and fellow end user). Using The Bat! 2.05 Beta/14 under Windows 2000 5.0 Build 2195 Service Pack 4 on a Pentium 4 2GHz with 512MB ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 2.05 beta 14 | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/
