[Discuss] Setting stuff up

[Island Geek]

On 9/23/06, Mr. Norm S <mr.norm.s at gmail.com> wrote:
> Okay, so I'm trying to figure out how to change the port that I'm sending
> email through.  I've got telus internet in my home but I don't use their
> email services.  This wouldn't be a problem except for the fact that they
> block all outgoing traffic on port 25 (smtp) that isn't going to their smtp
> servers.  This is really messing me up.  IMAP and POP3 of couse work just
> fine... email comes in... but I am unable to connect to any smtp servers.
> Anyone know how to change the port that I send with.  Oh yeah, Ubuntu
> Dapper, using Evolution... I don't really know how the back end all work so
> I short little explanation of what software is getting changed and stuff
> would be good ( as good or better would be a link ) but none of that is
> really important, mainly just looking for a fix.  Thanks guys!

As others have said, you won't be able to use SMTP if you use Telus,
or Shaw (cable) unless you buy the "business" package.
After discussions with Telus, and then then CRTC, Telus is now forced
into wholesale DSL competition. You might want to call
www.teksavvy.com. as they're now offering DSL out here, and they don't
block any network services, you can run SMTP, WWW etc. They also offer
a static IP for a more reasonable price than the 2 monopolies out
here. Personally, I'm a fan of supporting "the little guy" as well.


 Cheers!