Re: [exim] authenticate * not work

G W wrote:
>
> Thx to you all.
>
> i finally make it work .. but i dunno what i've done (if i recall, i
> post to this thread later)
> i think it's because of my "non-systematic" testing
>
> Plus, the MUA no longer have to select the "smpt passwd" box and enter
> password twice.

Then the client IS NOT authenticating the SMTP transaction.

>
> CHEER :-)

Um only if you wish to be an open-relay which I highly suspect that you
are currently on the exim box.

> > Perhaps it would be better if you could tell us exactly how the
> > sendmail and qmail (I think was the other) systems are setup for
> > authentication. Are you absolutely sure that all systems involved
> > are doing the same thing... to a touch more clear on that question,
> > Do the sendmail and qmail systems use POP before SMTP???
>
> yep, both sendmail & qmail use "pop-before-smtp".

That would be why they work and your exim box does not, as pop-before-smtp
DOES NOT use autheticated SMTP transactions.

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