We are working on a new server to replace the aging "ring.vpop.net" server.  If your website is hosted by that server, be on the lookout for a nice upgrade.  We'll post again as we get close to deployment so you can be on the lookout for the few needed moments of downtime associated with the move.  We are a little extra paranoid when adding new servers so we stress test them over and over again before actual deployment.  Look for the change to come towards the end of March, 2004.

UPDATE: The new server is in place and working quite well.  We had a couple of brief hiccups which affected a couple of customers and to those folks, our sincere apologies.  Each time we upgrade the operating system or a complete server we update the scripting language engines and associated libraries and a couple of these libraries did not get recompiled.  They have been noted for future upgrades so they are not missed again.  In the end, we are quite pleased with the performance and added redundancy this new server is providing.  If you happen to notice anything funny, please do not hesitate to contact us: admin@vpop.net  OR 888-811-8767

There is a fairly new tactic being used by the "bad guys" in an attempt to get you to install their virus or worm, sent via email.  Many virus filters will stop attachments which are not password-protected.  And many people will open a document which has a password associated with it, assuming that it may be "official".  The New Scientist has a brief article on the topic and it is worth the 60 second read.

We have implemented a new webmail system for your use, provided you have a POP3 or IMAP account with VPOP.  The webmail system can be found here: http://webmail.vpop.net/.

Spam Filtering has been enabled across the system.  If you have a POP3 or IMAP account with VPOP, you can massage the setting in your mail admin area.  The spam filtering works by evaluating inbound mail and if it meets the general "score" of your level of spam filtering, it will either be passed through to you or bounced to the [apparent] sender.  If you have filtering on your email client, you may opt for the "Tag Only" mode which adds a header to your messages and provides a score which you can then filter upon.