[Discuss] Setting stuff up

[Deryk Barker]

Island Geek wrote:
> On 9/23/06, Mr. Norm S <mr.norm.s at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Okay, so I'm trying to figure out how to change the port that I'm 
>> sending
>> email through.  I've got telus internet in my home but I don't use their
>> email services.  This wouldn't be a problem except for the fact that 
>> they
>> block all outgoing traffic on port 25 (smtp) that isn't going to 
>> their smtp
>> servers.  This is really messing me up.  IMAP and POP3 of couse work 
>> just
>> fine... email comes in... but I am unable to connect to any smtp 
>> servers.
>> Anyone know how to change the port that I send with.  Oh yeah, Ubuntu
>> Dapper, using Evolution... I don't really know how the back end all 
>> work so
>> I short little explanation of what software is getting changed and stuff
>> would be good ( as good or better would be a link ) but none of that is
>> really important, mainly just looking for a fix.  Thanks guys!
>
> As others have said, you won't be able to use SMTP if you use Telus,
> or Shaw (cable) unless you buy the "business" package.
> After discussions with Telus, and then then CRTC, Telus is now forced
> into wholesale DSL competition. You might want to call
> www.teksavvy.com. as they're now offering DSL out here,
Not according to their website (which is really, really ugly IMHO  and 
poorly designed) they are not. I scrolled through pages of Ontario and 
Quebec listings, but nothing west of Ontario.

Maybe they are offering here now, but frankly,. if they can't keep their 
web site up to date, I wonder about their name...