Can't receive email - connection failure

Since last nigh, the inbox in my Mail program (both computers) has had an alert icon. When activated, it says ... "There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Check the settings for account "XX" or try again.
The server error encountered was: The connection to the server "mail.mac.com" on port 993 timed out."
I can send email (apparently ... it goes) and I have access to the internet.
This is happenig on both computers with .Mac account.
Any ideas? Started last night. Mac Mini. MacOS 10.4.5 512 ram 1.5 GHz
Thanks. RR

I did exactly what SiJmons recommended above and my Mail program is working normally once again! My .mac remained but I had to re-establish my ISP earthlink accountas per sijmons. After that it works good on both my desktop and powerbook. The question is, what happened? Is there a virus out there or did Apple have a timed clitch in the Mail program. What would have caused both computers to fail receiving mail at the same time, oh, other others out there?
Again, the fix:
Trash the following file:
your home directory / Library / Preferences / com.apple.mail.plist
and empty the Trash
Restart Mail
Re-install your mail settings
Thanks Sijmons! You are the Man today!
iMac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.4)

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