You could also use IMAP. IMAP is different then pop3. With IMAP *every* message is stored on the server. So regardless of what computer you are at, you will have all of the messages right there. You also get the benefit of encrypted transport. The downside is your email server needs to support it (generally requires extra software), your client has to support it ( outlook/exchange does support it) and you need to be able to connect to the server to access the messages Also, if your email server is crap, if the server goes down so does all of your email! So this also makes it difficult to backup the messages on the client end, for they are all on the server.
So if you *must* be able to get your email from more then one machine, then IMAP is the way to go. You won't download the messages twice,etc. Its really ideal for the workplace, where there is 24/7 network access to the local server and less moving hassles. thanks, Ian Sidle -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
