[AccessD] SMTP Server

Not sure, but I *think* Blat handles all these issues.

Still feeling my way, but it is another option for us developers.

Max


On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 1:42 PM, Gustav Brock <Gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:

> Hi Max
>
> You mention some very good reasons but nothing is a free ride.
>
> Reasons to use the SMTP of the ISP (often called SmartHost) are:
>
>  - it may be your only option. Some ISPs block port 25 traffic to anything
> else than their own SMTP server. To avoid this, obtain a "Pro" or "Business"
> account or the like.
>  - if a mail have receivers in many domains, you transmit it once, while
> the ISP transmits (relays) it to all the domains in separate sessions.
>  - error handling is done at the ISP.
>  - your ISP will normally receive your mail at full upload speed meaning
> that your SMTP client is kept busy the shortest possible time.
>
> Note that some of these topics may just as well be regarded as
> disadvantages. Thus, there is no "right" or "best" method.
>
> Regarding the logging or security of your sent mail, if this matters,
> encrypt the mail or the attached documents. _Anything_ else is like sending
> an open postcard no matter what method or route. And someone out there
> _does_ read or scan your mail, at least some of it. This we all should
> remind clients about from time to time.
>
> /gustav
>
>
> >>> max.wanadoo at gmail.com 23-12-2008 14:16 >>>
> Hi Dan,
> Yes, it is easy to do if you want to use your ISP, but what if you don't
> want to use your ISP.  Why send an email from (say) you to me via a 3rd
> party?  Why give yuor ISP the ability to read your emails.  What if your
> ISP
> doesn't operate when you move overseas on business or holidays (ie, block
> certain countries).  What if you have different clients and do not want to
> use your ISP but want to use theirs and they are all different?
>
> With LocalSMTPServer you can now send it from within your App using VBA
> once
> they have set up IIS and localhost.  And that is what I have just done
> (with
> a little help from my friends).
>
> Ta
> Max
>
>
>
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