William Howarth, on 2/4/01 0:25 pm, wrote:
>> First question: I always feel like I'm missing something by not using IMAP.
>> What?
>
> The main advantage: IMAP allows me to view the same INBOX, whether at home
> or at work. I use Outlook Express at work to read and answer mail; at home I
> use Entourage. They both see the same INBOX.
I have the same in POP mail. I leave the messages on the server for several
days, and get exactly the same incoming mail on both computers. Though I may
have different folders that they are sorted into, they are mostly the same.
And they are safely of two of my computers, not depending on someone else's
server.
Instead of copying only the messages I want, I keep both. It is a kind of
natural backup, though I also archive and back up regularly. Entourage
nicely filters out most junk mail, and Rules can do the rest.
> ... If
> I send a message at work, it's copied to the IMAP Sent folder, which I can
> read and process later at home.
This is an advantage, I agree. Sent messages are not saved on most POP
servers. Of course in mailing lists and newsgroups you get a copy back (on
both Macs) of every sent message, and that usually leaves personal mail,
which is just on one Mac. I usually send a copy to myself on other sent
mail, so both Macs again get it. And at least it is on one of my computers.
It's still a personal choice. I see no reason to change, but you may. And
you can make either work for you.
Cheers,
John
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