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Message from Steven
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James wrote:
>
> your IP tells their smtp server that you are their 
> customer).  Wouldn't it be possible to spoof one's 
> IP though, and so gain access to an smtp server you 
> otherwise wouldn't be allowed to use? 

I doubt it.  The ISP doesn't just assign you an IP
address, it provides your connection.  I imagine
they check that you are actually connected to them
before giving you SMTP access.

> > Throwing the baby out with the bathwater, are you?
> 
> Not sure what you're getting at here. 

baby = BasicLinux.  It appeared that you were suggesting 
that users use freesco (?) instead of BasicLinux.  

Cheers,
Steven