What you suggest (direct to MX) sending was initially allowed,
but due to the ever increasing spam problem, it was outlawed.
Destination mail servers no longer accept mail directly from
individual senders, it must be sent through a recognized and
legitimate mail server.
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Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)
"rvj" <rvj@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uSldt5nBJHA.1012@xxxxxx
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> 1. Can anyone suggest some "light" reading why we use SMTP to point to a
> relay server that then redirects your email to the intended mail exchange
>
> RATHER THAN
>
> send the message DIRECTLY from the client email package to the intended
> mail exchange?
>
>
> It cant be client side performance overload since the email is only
> outgoing !
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>
> 2. I presume the same host can be used for POP3 and SMTP - but is it
> advisable - any guidelines?
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>