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Question on POP3 server and SMTP host

Mar 15, 2004 3:45AM PST

hello everyone,
i know this must be a dumb question but i never needed it using aol. i am trying to set up my email (non-aol) with either outlook express or pegasus and i need to know the POP3 server and the SMTP host. i use aol to access the net btw.
thanx for any help
erica

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Re:Question on POP3 server and SMTP host
Mar 15, 2004 3:51AM PST

If you're using non-AOL servers for email, then you'll need to contact whoever is in charge of running those servers for the details. It's different for every service provider, so no one here can just magically pull some data out of a hat to give to you.

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Re:Question on POP3 server and SMTP host
Mar 15, 2004 4:07AM PST

1. AOL uses proprietary e-mail and news servers that is not compatible with Outlook Express.

2. If you're really serious, then check out the utility "eNetBot Mail 2.2", a free 30-day trial or $19.95 for registering. If you ask me however, I'd forget AOL and get a real ISP.