MAIL 3.5 doesn't work

I have OSX 10.5.6 and MAIL .5 installed. I have used Mail with the same comcast accounts for years. Suddenly Mail will not receive email and does not give any messages.
I have had to switch to WINDOWS ENTOURAGE on the same Apple computer, which works flawlessly with the same comcast POP mail accounts and settings.
I have tried changing settings over and over with no change to the mute software.
Anyone have the solution?

nstalling Optional Installs (via the Mac OS X Install DVD)
1. Locate the Mac OS X Install DVD that came with your computer.
2. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc into the optical drive.
3. A Mac OS X Install Disk window appears. Double-click the Optional installs folder.
4. Double-click on the Optional Installs installer.
If that doesn't work, Get Pacifist...
http://www.charlessoft.com/
then extract/install Mail from your 10.5.x Install Disk.
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