configure pop3 email client on ubuntu 12.04 lts

[jdthood]

I have added the local dns server IP adds to /etc/resolv.conf but i still cannot access the emails. the other users on our network all use windows OS and all their email accounts use pop3 mail settings.
i also disabled the dnsmasq service, but i still cannot receive my emails.

You should carefully compare your account settings with those on a Windows machine where you *can* access your mail. Are you using SSL, TLS or STARTTLS? Is the port correct? Etc.

[speedygarth]

I just checked a windows machine and the settings are exactly the same,the windows settings are as follows:

POP3 server
Incoming server": mail.petrahigh.co.zw
Outgoing server": mail.petrahigh.co.zw

Normal logon (without secure password authentication)

[speedygarth]

I can connect to my account using the windows host on virtual box via outlook. but i still cant receive anything using Thunderbird. help guys!!

[Frogs Hair]

I would ask the mail provider about know issues with mail clients or Linux other wise you may have to wait for someone who uses the mail service to find out what settings are being used. If the sever is not located automatically during account setup then a manual entry won't do any good.

[speedygarth]

Oh well.. it seems i`m the only linux user on my network so i`ll just have to suffer it out!! until i find a working solution.