On Thursday 04 December 2003 8:59 pm, Kleiner, Peter wrote: > Folks, > > Try as I might, I am missing something as far as getting port > forwarding to work. I have tried this on RH 9, and now on > Slackware 9, and get the same results. > > But I always get: > Could not open connection to the host, on port 143: Connect failed What does the log file on the IMAP server show when you try to make the connection? Antony. -- This email is intended for the use of the individual addressee(s) named above and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or unsuitable for overly sensitive persons with low self-esteem, no sense of humour, or irrational religious beliefs. If you have received this email in error, you are required to shred it immediately, add some nutmeg, three egg whites and a dessertspoonful of caster sugar. Whisk until soft peaks form, then place in a warm oven for 40 minutes. Remove promptly and let stand for 2 hours before adding some decorative kiwi fruit and cream. Then notify me immediately by return email and eat the original message. Please reply to the list; please don't CC me.