Well, I do and don't agree, too. It is strange that one server can and another cannot, but if each show that an AOL server accepted the message, it 'should' take all responsibility for delivery or return. It is certainly possible for a SMPT server to accept messages, then just chuck them (Rules in IMail can do this, as we know) into the bit bucket. I guess we are both saying the same thing 'Why does one servers messages get delivered to the client mailbox, but not the others?'. That is why I asked for logs from both servers, to make a comparison as to the route each is taking, could be a clue.

All this tells me is that we don't know the answer as yet and we have not asked the right questions, or we have not gotten correct answers (from AOL?). A piece of the puzzle is still missing and once found, it will all make sense.

Happy Holidays!

Daniel Donnelly ________________________________________________________

----- Original Message ----- From: "Len Conrad" <LConrad@Go2France.com> To: <IMail_Forum@list.ipswitch.com> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] iMail Server to AOL, part II

> > >It also means that whatever it is, is at AOL's end. > > Well, not for sure, not when he can relay his mail through other > servers with the same mail from and rcpt to: and have it delivered. > > >IMail did deliver and AOL accepted, so it becomes their > >responsibility to deliver or return. > > I agree in theory and according to RFC, but there's something weird > going on when his relay trick is succeeding where Imail isn't. > > Len > > > > http://BIND8NT.MEIway.com : Binary for ISC BIND 8.2.3 T9B for NT4 & W2K > http://IMGate.MEIway.com : Build free, hi-perf, anti-spam mail gateways > > > > > > > >