The only way to gain experience in anything is by putting forth an effort to learn and try something. We all did that at some point the first time that we sat in front of a computer. After all, those reading this had to learn how to use a browser in order to learn how to use Gmail not to mention having to learn an entirely new stand alone application such as Thunderbird, Windows, Mac, or Linux and any other piece of software that we all use.
It is usually a matter of determination and how badly that you want something that you'll find a way to get something done. In my case, it's been more than 650 questions in the mozillaZine forums and hundreds of hours of hands on trial and error sessions and online research for many years that has awarded me whatever knowledge that I do have and I certainly do not claim to be an expert in anything. Keep in mind that I ended up in this group because I was in search of help and knowledge myself. As a last point, setting up Gmail in Thunderbird is a piece of a cake. I know it because I simply tried it. This step by step guide including screen shots will help others to setup Gmail in Thunderbird. Gmail Help › POP › Thunderbird 2.0 http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=38343 On Oct 12, 12:16 am, alanrf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In my experience, most regular users do not have your experience or > self confidence and I suspect they find the Webmail extensions easier > than "another box" and Stunnel setup and configuration. > > On Oct 11, 8:01 pm, Will Keaney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Ken Saunders wrote: > > > "People using works > > > computers may find however that corporate IT managers have blocked > > > access to the ports used by Gmail for POP access, these are the > > > people > > > who need the extension." > > > > That makes sense, thanks. > > > Ken > > > In these cases, I find a simple ssh tunnel to be quite useful. All that > > is required is an account on a box outside of the restricted network - > > it doesn't even need root access. In particularly restrictive > > environments, I've had to combine a tcpserver tunnel with an ssh SOCKS5 > > proxy to obtain the desired result, but I have yet to find a network > > where I can't get to my IMAP accounts. > > > signature.asc > > < 1KViewDownload --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thunderbird Webmail Extension" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/thunderbird-webmail-extension?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
