thnks for ur quick reply here below again i have the log lines of my maillog file this the is log is see. and there is nothin more thn this ---------------------------------- kmdns sendmail[32501]: kB3AiZjG032501: to=sbdcunha@xxxxxxxxxxx, ctladdr=root (0/0), delay=00:00:00, xdelay=00:00:00, mailer=relay, pri=30047, relay=localhost.kmun.gov.kw. [127.0.0.1], dsn=2.0.0, stat=Sent (kB3AiZ8m032503 Message accepted for delivery).. and also i will see the following sendmail[32663]: kB3An98m032648: to=<sbdcunha@xxxxxxxxxxx>, ctladdr=<root@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> (0/0), delay=00:00:10, xdelay=00:00:05, mailer=esmtp, pri=120318, relay=mx2.hotmail.com. [65.54.244.40], dsn=2.0.0, stat=Sent ( <200612031049.kB3An9lt032646@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Queued mail for delivery) but here is the log when i send to yahoo and the mail is recived correctly ---------------------------------------------- kmdns sendmail[32624]: kB3Alb6Z032624: to=sbdcunha@xxxxxxxxx, ctladdr=root (0/0), delay=00:00:01, xdelay=00:00:01, mailer=relay, pri=30048, relay=localhost.kmun.gov.kw. [127.0.0.1], dsn=2.0.0, stat=Sent (kB3Alb8m032626 Message accepted for delivery) and after a few seconds i see also kmdns sendmail[32640]: kB3Alb8m032626: to=<sbdcunha@xxxxxxxxx>, ctladdr=<root@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> (0/0), delay=00:00:10, xdelay=00:00:06, mailer=esmtp, pri=120326, relay=e.mx.mail.yahoo.com. [216.39.53.1], dsn=2.0.0, stat=Sent (ok dirdel) ---------------------------------------- appreciate if u cd help me n advise thnks and regards simon Anmol Bedi <anmolbedi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: you provided the log line when message is accepted for delivery. check for the line which says message delivered or connection with mx of hotmail.... check for same smtp-id in the log file. Regards Anmol Bedi RHCT, CCNA On 12/2/06, sylvan dacounha wrote: > > i read the archives and i too have a similar problem sending mail to > hotmail but yahoo is workin fine.. > > how do i know if my reverse DNS is working .. > > This is a message in my maillog > > Dec 2 11:36:02 kmdns sendmail[20469]: kB28a2Mu020469: to= > sbdcunha@xxxxxxxxxxx, ctladdr=root (0/0), delay=00:00:00, xdelay=00:00:00, > mailer=relay, pri=30040, relay=localhost.kmun.gov.kw. [127.0.0.1], dsn= > 2.0.0, stat=Sent (kB28a28m020471 Message accepted for delivery) > > > appreciate if someone can advice > > > Regards > > Simon > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > -- > redhat-list mailing list > unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list > -- With warm regards, Anmol Bedi Life is a journey...not a destination. Enjoy the trip! -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list --------------------------------- Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers. -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list