Mail keeps timing out, will not sync emails

i am using mac os X snow leopard. the mail application will not get new email from my gmail account. it says that it is unable to connect, and this message comes up:
There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Verify the settings for account “Gmail” or try again.
The server returned the error: The connection to the server “imap.gmail.com” on port 993 timed out.
any help?

Accessing a Mail server via a web based interface (say gmail.com) is quite different than using an external email program (like Mail). The most you can infer from being able to login using the web site is that the account is active and that the username / password you are using is correct.
I would suggest taking your computer to a different network connection (ideally an Apple Retail Store as all the required ports will be open on their routers). See if the same issue happens there.
If it does not then we know there is something going on with your network / ISP.
Another option is to login to a new user account on your computer and try that. If it works in a new user but not your main user there are settings files you can try pulling. One step at a time though.

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