[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 9/12/05: > > Well, I finally got confirmation today that there is no way to > change the > AOLs mail format to plain text in AOL for Mac OS X. Anybody here > using AOL > for Mac OS X? Im looking for an easy way to check and send mail (not web > based, in other words a program). Some people have told me that they > used an AOL > program (called composer I think) but this program seems to be no longer > available. > > chris P
The easiest way I found is to download and use AOL Communicator. (keyword: communicator) It works seamlessly with your aol account as a separate email client under OS X. It does not interfere with AOL 5's email client if you need to go back to OS 9 In Communicator Preference simply go to "Manage Plain Text Domains" and add mail.maclaunch.com I using it now with my G3 B&W, OS 10.3.9 and AOL for Mac OS X. An alternative to using Communicator would be to set up OS X's Mail.app using the directions that follow. I have not tried this so use at your own risk. Quote:---------------------------------- Using mail.app, create a new account and enter the following settings: Account Type: IMAP email address with @aol.com Incoming Server: imap.aol.com Outgoing: smtp.aol.com Server Port: 587 Authentication: password If AOL will connect you via dialup, you should be able to use mail.app to check your mail. These days, AOL is really good for nothing but a "convenient" dial-up connection anyway. These settings allow you to check AOL mail more frequently and use mail.app's far superior mail filter (which is not saying much for AOL's.) End Quote-------------------------------- --glen (digest mode) -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
