how to send mail from anywhere with acs-smtp
In order to seamlessly send mail using a desktop mail program from wherever you happen to be, the BU outgoing mail server, acs-smtp.bu.edu, should be configured to use authenticated SSL (port 465) as described in the instructions below:
Detailed instructions
Thunderbird: how to change existing setup - or - set up a new account
Apple Mail: how to change existing setup - or - set up a new account
Outlook: how to change existing setup - or - set up a new account
Web-based mail such as Horde: no change required