rogers modem upgrade / port 25

[James Knott]

Scott Ripley wrote:
> 
> hey all,
> 
>> To block open relays, which can be used for spamming.
> 
> i can understand blocking inbound connections on port 25:
>  - block open relays (as you mention)
>  - theoretically people shouldn't be running mail "servers"
>  - etc.
> 
> but blocking outbound connections on port 25?
> 
> i think this essentially "forces" your average user to use Rogers SMTP
> server for sending e-mail...  (yes... i know you could access an SMTP
> server configured to accept connections on another port, etc.)
> 
> now why would an ISP want to force most (average) users to use their
> (and only their) SMTP server for sending e-mail?  ;-)

One bit of information Rogers provides, is how to use other ports, to
get into the Rogers SMTP server from elsewhere.  Presumably the same can
apply to other ISPs, from Rogers.
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