Mail.app over Socks5 proxy?

Hello : ) Does anyone know if it's possible to use Mail.app over a Socks5 proxy? How would I configure that? Thanks in advance -- Miguel

Mozilla Thunderbird will do what you ask.
However, I'd much rather use Apple Mail, so am anxious for any possible workarounds.

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    Mozilla Thunderbird will do what you ask.
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    Hi,
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  • Mail.app not working behind Kerio proxy

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    Have you considered the possibility that the third party fan software might itself be implicated in the issue, theosib (or perhaps something else introduced at about that time?).
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  • Mail.app Proxy Issues

    Hello Everybody,
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              !(host == "************"))
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              if (dnsDomainIs(host, ".************") &&
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              !(host == "************"))
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              if (dnsDomainIs(host, ".************") &&
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              !(host == "************") &&
              !(host == "************") &&
              !(host == "************") &&
              !(host == "************"))
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              if (host == "************")
              {return "DIRECT";}
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              if (isInNet(host, "************"))
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    // Exclude special IP addresses/clients:
              if ((host == "************") ||
              (host == "************") ||
              (host == "************") ||
              (host == "************") ||
              (host == "************") ||
              (host == "************") ||
              (host == "************") ||
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    You really should take your questions to the specific forum for your issue.  In this case, it would be Mac OS X v10.7 Lion.
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    I wish that Mail could read my mind as to which one to use, but you have to remember to do that.  I actually keep all of my business mail on a Outlook (since my business server uses Exchange, so it's easier to use) just to keep everything separate.  I had a friend who didn't keep his accounts straight on Mail, and sent out a rather improper photo and joke through the corporate email rather than his personal one. 

  • Over the years and upgrading machines, I now have over 20k of emails in the import mailboxes within several folders. How can I archive these in way so the are still available, if necessary, to search, but don't load and slow down my mail app.

    Over the years and upgrading machines, I now have over 20k of emails in the import mailboxes within several folders. How can I archive these in way so the are still available, if necessary, to search, but don't load and slow down my mail app.

    Ok Thank you.
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    Just maybe dig in deep and delete the deleted mails that are still around and that will hopefully clean it up a bit.
    Many thanks for your help and advice.
    Regards
    Chrispl0

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