Re: Changes to POP3

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From: James R Grinter
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1998 00:00

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"Clive D.W. Feather" <clive@on-the-train.demon.co.uk> writes:
> In article <9804031938.45os@pierrot.co.uk>, Terrance Richard Boyes
> <tez@pierrot.co.uk> writes
> >>   Line 5: IP address of the host or relay passing the message to Demon
> >Any chance that 5 can include the hostname as well as the address?
> 
> The DNS lookup required would be a problem, as it would delay processing
> of email (particularly if there was a problem with their DNS). If you
> need it, do it yourself.

It might well cause a delay, but (your variant of) MMDF is already
doing it:

 Received: from moss.limitless.co.uk ([194.205.45.5]) by punt-2.mail.demon.net
	    id aa0522976; 10 Apr 98 14:37 GMT

for a recent email of mine.

James.

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Subject: Re: Changes to POP3
Date: 1998/04/10
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