Hello Achdut18, > Well, having started this thread, I would like to bring it back to my > problem: which is synching the use of The Bat on two computers so > that I can access my accounts from either computer.
You are right, let's get to your problem which, as you have seen, is not easy to solve if at all possible. Well, it would be if you used IMAP, but you are not for that. And I agree with you. > ...mail is allowed to remain on the server after download for at least > 90 days... I assume this is in your private domain, right? > ...with respect to gmail, forever,... And I assume this is with your current setting at Gmail, right? And that you don't want to leave your email at Gmail servers *forever*, right? Otherwise, if you didn't mind, then it would be best to use IMAP. > b. mail that is sent from one computer is not seen by the other > computer unless I copy myself on the message AFAIK, that is normal using POP accounts, CCing yourself wouldn't be needed with IMAP (I think). > c. once gmail is downloaded to one computer, it will not download to > the other computer. That's because it is marked as read with the first download. > When I look at the gmail settings for my account on the internet, I > see that POP is enabled for all mail after a given date in 2006; and > that IMAP is enabled. > > Thus, gmail is set up for BOTH POP and IMAP. That is my setup too, so I can access my email (by IMAP) from my phone and tablet. Have you tried to disable IMAP? I have not tried myself, but maybe doing so the account would just be (or behave) like a normal POP account like in your private domain. Why don't you crate a new Gmail account just for testing this? > I like the idea of being able to download the mail to my computer > rather than run the risk of having it sit out on a server in the > middle of who knows where. Same here. That is why my setting in Gmail is "delete Gmail's copy". The only "problem", which I don't mind at all, is that after I download messages with TB those messages will not be available from my tablet or phone. > So, it seems the only way to ensure that mail on both computers is > synched is to use some sort of synching program. > > On a related thread, "Adding The Bat to a new computer on a home > network" Jack La Rosa recommended www.wuala.com to use for synching > folders on two computers. > > Does everyone agree or do you have other suggestions for this purpose? I do. But I will still suggest creating a second Gmail account, disable IMAP and test. -- Best regards, Miguel A. Urech (El Escorial - Spain) Using The Bat! v6.3.0.2 (ALPHA) My photos at: http://www.Rancho-K.com My photoblog: http://mau.aminus3.com ________________________________________________ Current version is 6.1.8 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
