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Q137044: SMTP: Err Msg: 354 Start Mail Input; End wit

Article: Q137044
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): MS-DOS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail Gateway to SMTP, version 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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While you review the SMTPGATE.LOG file, the following is displayed when messages
sent and received:

  [tx] 354 start mail input; end with <CRLF>.<CRLF>

CAUSE
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This message is recorded when the gateway machine begins sending a message. The
gateway is acknowledging that it will send a <CRLF>.<CRLF> when it
finishes sending the message.

This is expected behavior in the SMTP environment and the Mail Gateway to SMTP is
adhering to RFC822.

Additional query words: 3.00

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbMailGateSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailGateSMTP300
Version           : MS-DOS:3.0

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