Stephen Warren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > The main advantages of the two modes are: > > SSL: This existed first, since it didn't require changes to SMTP client > core protocol code. > > TLS: Is more standardized; protocols are moving away from SSL mode > towards having a STARTTLS command. This allows both plain-text and SSL > to use the same server port, with SSL being negotiated - saves resources > (port #s on servers, simpler firewall rules, etc.). > > As a server, we need to support both modes, in order to support clients > that only support one (not sure how common that is, but...)
Thanks, I'm now crystal clear. I'm going to package tlslite for Fink and then test these new options. _________________________________________________ tmda-workers mailing list ([email protected]) http://tmda.net/lists/listinfo/tmda-workers
