LBA,

I don’t think so. A non responding server could be the result of many different causes:

  1. the server could be down,
  2. the server could just be busy,
  3. the access number you are using could be tied up (low bandwidth available)
  4. or you are not sending the proper authentication code.

Can you receive mail ok?

Have you checked the “timeout” setting in OE for SMTP transfers (Sending stuff)?
Open OE/Toos/Accounts
Then double click on your mail account. Open up the tab Advanced.
You can move the “slider” to increase the time. It is normally set at 1 minute. Large files may take a bit longer. You can try 2 minutes and see what happens.

Good luck
techie101
Are you using Avast?