> Date: Saturday, July 14, 2018 14:49:49 -0500 > From: Christopher Marlow <[email protected] > > On Sat, 2018-07-14 at 19:25 +0000, Richard wrote: >> >> Hmm -- that's basically how default IMAP works. Is there a reason >> to be using POP? >> >> > > Richard, > > Here is my reply of what I just sent to Patrick: > > And on your question of why don't I just use IMAP for > everything.... Well, you're answer is..... Pop3 ain't broke... So > it doesn't need fixing. :) > > Also, I have been using pop for YEAAARS.... And yes, I will admit, > I had a few tragedies along the way of corrupted email files, > total loss of all emails. But knock on wood that hasn't happened in > quite a few years > > Chris
Well, one could argue that POP is broken by/in its design, a position I have been taking for ~30+ years (with varying degrees of success). But if it's the protocol that you are comfortable with and you understand and can work around its limitations, indeed stick with it. _______________________________________________ evolution-list mailing list [email protected] To change your list options or unsubscribe, visit ... https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/evolution-list
