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Thread: Evolution not connecting to GMail.

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    Question Evolution not connecting to GMail.

    I am able to get Evolution connect to my GMail account from my home network. But, at work, I keep getting a 'Connection refused' message. Where do I start looking for the problem ?
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    Re: Evolution not connecting to GMail.

    Perhpas your work blocks the POP and SMTP ports. I know I'm unable to download my Gmail messages from work.

    Try tcptraceroute (you will need to install the 'traceroute' package by your favorite method. i.e. sudo apt-get install traceroute)

    Code:
    tcptraceroute pop.gmail.com 995
    This will show you when the connection gets lost. If it happens within your company's network, then your company blocks incoming SSL pop traffic...

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    Re: Evolution not connecting to GMail.

    Yes, I think, that is indeed the case here. Too bad.

    Thanks for your time.
    Debugging tip:
    When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
    --- Sherlock Holmes.

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