en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
 ·RoadRunner Cable
 ·DSL EXTREME
| reply to Rob
Re: Ugh...
If all ISPS continue to block 25, then port 26 will become the new "stanard" port.
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I don't think that we will have to worry about something such as 'port 26' becoming a standard. This would require all email servers and programs to be rewritten, and implemented. That would be the equivalent of stating that web pages will now run on port 81 instead of 80, and electricity will now run at 50Hz, 220V instead on 60Hz 110V. |
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keyboard5684
join:2001-08-01
Youngsville, PA
 ·Teliax VOIP
 ·WestPAnet Inc.
·WestPAnet Inc. CA..
| Not the same, and not really any re-programming.
It has now become standard for many ISPs that provide hosting to provide an alternative port for outbound mail. This is because of the port 25 blocks implemented by ISPs.
Blocking ports is not the way to go, for anything. Even the sasser worm, most ISPs blocked certain ports to prevent the spread. The true answer is to patch machines or cut off there service. Sooner or later those same users will be the ones to cause trouble else where. Leave them open and deal with the users. Send warnings and take action. |
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