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I tried to use Microsoft Outlook Express to connect to my ISP from work and
this is the error message I got:

The connection to the server has failed. Account:
'postoffice.worldnet.att.net', Server: 'postoffice.worldnet.att.net',
Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Socket Error: 10060, Error
Number: 0x800CCC0E

I also tried to telnet to the mail server from work but it couldnt open a
connection either.
So I guess this is a firewall issue.

Excuse my networking ignorance but I'm curious: how does Yahoo Messenger
work on my PC at work?  That needs to connect externally too.

Thanks.

I tried to telnet to the ISP's mail server on port 110 but
"Gillmer J. Derge (TeamB)" <spam@gillmerderge.com> wrote in message
news:4033ce7c$2@newsgroups.borland.com...
> George wrote:
> > When I am connected to my ISP over dialup from home, this
> > program works fine and I am able to retrieve my email messages; however
when
> > I use the program from work (where my internet connection is over the
office
> > LAN), the attempt to connect fails with a MessagingException that is
caused
> > by a java.net.ConnectException: Connect Timed Out.
>
> Some businesses configure their firewalls to block access to external
> POP servers, because they don't want their employees reading personal
> email at work.  Are you able to check your mail from work using a
> different program?  Try "telnet host.domain.com 110" to see if you can
> connect at all to the POP server.  It may not be your program's problem
> at all.
>
> -- 
> Gillmer J. Derge (TeamB)