Re: [Fetchmail-users] SSL error

[Joe Acquisto-j. <jo...@j4...>]

> Getting this:
> 
> ------------------------------------------------
> Thu Feb 11 19:15:08 EST 2021
> fetchmail: OpenSSL reported: error:1408F10B:SSL 
> routines:ssl3_get_record:wrong version number
> fetchmail: mail.myisphost.com: SSL connection failed.
> fetchmail: socket error while fetching from 
> in...@j4...@mail.myisphost.com
> fetchmail: Query status=2 (SOCKET)
> ----------------------------------------------
> 
> This is fetchmail release 6.4.2-rc3+SSL-SSLv2-SSLv3+NLS.
> 
> I was getting the error earlier today.  I think I somehow munged the 
> .fetchmailrc file at some point and created an issue. 
> At this point, though, I am dazed and confused.  (we will not speak of my 
> arrogance in not making a backup of
> the file before hammering away at it.  No definitely we will not mention 
> that. . . .)
> 
> I will be periodically checking mail in a round about way,as my "normal" way 
> is, umm, broken. . . .
> 
> joe a.
> 


Ah, the marvelous results that can occur after taking a break and some refreshment.

Adjusting .fetchmailrc did the trick.  My mood is much improved.

joe a.