Constant Mail password problems...

Always asks for password even though I 'save' option when entering password. Have gone into Key chain and redone all mail pasaswords. Reinstalled Mail. This has been going on for years with all my 15 or so Macs- not some new strange thing that just started. Always had problems with Mail passwords. Is there a definitive handle for this crappy app? Even if it was just a once a week handling, that would be better than every time I try and get Mail it asks for passwords! What a waste of our time!
Dual 2.5 G5   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   6.5 GB
Dual 2.5 G5   Mac OS X (10.4.9)   6.5 GB

I just had the same problem but not only with mail - with all my apps. Seems the keychain got corrupt somehow. I called tech support and here's what they walked me through which worked for me - hope it works for you.
1) Completely quit all your apps except for Finder and Dashboard
2)Go to: Macintosh HD > Users > (Your Home Folder) > Library Folder
Delete the Keychains Folder
3) Then go to: Macintosh HD > Users > (Your Home Folder) > Library > Preferences Folder
Delete file named com.apple.keychainaccess.plist
4) Restart your computer
Once you've booted back up test it out by opening Mail. It will ask you for the password once more, since you're basically starting a new keychain from scratch. Be sure the password is correct before you click the "Save Password in Keychain" box. I was told conflicting passwords is most likely what caused mine to become corrupt.
Good luck, I hope that helps.
iMac Intel Core Duo   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  
iMac Intel Core Duo   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

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