Cannot send mail using evolution.

[Julian]

Hi,

I can't send mail using evolution 1.4.5

I get the following error:

Error while performing operation:
MAIL FROM response error: Command not implemented.

The mail stays in the outbox.

I have set the smtp server to:

smtp.swiftdsl.com.au

I am assuming the server does not require authentication.

I can send mail fine with kmail.

How can I make evolution send mail

Thanks,

Julian

[xtreme]

Hi,

Maybe this will help.
I have evolution 1.2.2

Here is my config
I select from Evolution, Tools/Seetings
then highlight my address from enabled account e.g. john@swiftdsl.com.au
then click on Edit from the right hand buttons
Next after clicking on the tab Receiving Mail, I click on Server Type and select POP
Next for Host I type pop3.swiftdsl.com.au
Username john
After clicking on Sending Mail, I click Server Type and select SMTP
Next for Host I type mail.swiftdsl.com.au

The basics should help you get started.

Take care - Xtreme

[gleng]

That's the same message I had with a problem I ran into using Evolution on Slackware 9. It sounds like you might have the same problem.

There's a strange bug with Evolution regarding the /etc/hosts file.

Open /etc/hosts with your favourite text editor and remove all the comments and blank lines. If it's the problem I had, that should fix it.

Odd, I know. :D

[Julian]

Originally posted by gleng
That's the same message I had with a problem I ran into using Evolution on Slackware 9. It sounds like you might have the same problem.

There's a strange bug with Evolution regarding the /etc/hosts file.

Open /etc/hosts with your favourite text editor and remove all the comments and blank lines. If it's the problem I had, that should fix it.

Odd, I know. :D

Thanks that fixed it.