Re: Sending mail failed: SMTP protocol error

[Merciadri Luca]

On Aug 15, 6:39 pm, Richard Riley <rileyrg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Merciadri Luca <merciadril...@gmail.com> writes:
> > Hello,
>
> > I am encountering an error either when sending mail or when posting on
> > Usenet.
> > Gnus tells me ``Sending mail failed: SMTP protocol error.'' I do not
> > understand the reason of such a message, as my credentials are
> > available for it.
>
> > When sending a mail to somebody, Gnus first tries to send it using
> > ``SMTP,'' but it always results in this error. When trying a second
> > time, it says ``Sending via mail...'' and the mail is sent (and
> > correctly received).
>
> > However, it never works for Usenet groups.
>
> > Why?
>
> What doesn't work for Usenet groups? You are posting to one here.
>
>
>
> > Thanks.
>
> --

Sure, but I am using Google's front-end. I have to add some other
pieces of info:

I have completely read http://josefsson.org/smtpmail.html, but I still
encounter the same error. How can I access the debug buffer? Any
solutions to my problem? Thanks.