Here is the info that works for both Windows7 and PuppyLinux-5.3.3
From: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Hotmail
=============================================Please note the difference in Secure Commection between
Pop3 Secure connection: SSL/TLS
smtp Secure connection: STARTTLS
And User Name: Your FULL email address for both pop3 and smtp .
Type: POP
Server Name: pop3.live.com
User Name: Your FULL email address
Port: 995 (this should be automatically set when you select SSL)
Secure connection: SSL/TLS
Secure authentication: normal password
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Type: SMTP
[edit]
Server Name: smtp.live.com
Port: 587 (you could also use port 25 if your ISP doesn't block it)
Username: Your FULL email address
Secure connection: STARTTLS
Secure authentication: normal password
Thanks...Vernon