mazdaracer wrote:
> I'm getting the following error on sending mail:
> Error while performing operation:
> SMTP server pop.sttl.qwest.net does not support requested authentication
> type PLAIN.
> 
> My setup is such that I receive mail on my earthlink account (works
> fine), but I'm hooked to my son-in-law's DSL account on qwest where I
> have a different uid/pwd.  I can send ok via netscape, but evolution I
> can't get to work.
> 
> pete
> 
> evolution 1.0.3-6 from redhat 7.3
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Found this googling.

"It sounds like your SMTP server doesn't require (or do) SMTP AUTH. In
that case you need to tell Evolution not to attempt to authentication
when sending mail. Go to 'Mail Settings' and select your account for
edit. Then go to the 'Sending Mail' tab and de-select 'Server requires
authentication'."


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