smtp.hotmail.con doesn't work. I use smtp.live.com and use the ip address for the server. Use bot send and receiver email from hotmail and print this:
connecting
connected
220 BLU0-SMTP410.phx.gbl Microsoft ESMTP MAIL Service, Version: 6.0.3790.4675 ready at Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:15:42 -0700
530 5.7.0 Must issue a STAR
disconnecting.