what is a SSL connection?

[Garyfl]

I am using Windows live mail and trying to send some pictures I made to my wife's computer which is 5 feet away from mine. I also was sending the same pictures to about 10 other people at the same time. I did this yesterday.
BTW I have been sending pictures using Outlook Express since 1998 with no problems. I am now using Windows Live Mail which I went to when Microsoft said it was an upgrade from Outlook Express.

When I tried to send the pictures I got an error message "The server does no support a SSL connection" What the heck is that all about? Then it mentioned g mail in the same error message.

I am using XP Home SP3 with Verizon FIOS as an ISP. (fiber)

[glc]

Gmail uses SSL. Whatever SMTP server you are using apparently doesn't. Review your SMTP server settings for the mail service you are using, whether it's Verizon or Hotmail or whatever.

[Rev_pizzaguy]

To be specific, SSL is Secure Socket Layer, but just follow glc's advice.