Yes indeed setting up GMail in Thunderbird is a "piece of cake". It always was a simple account setup and now even offered as an option by Thunderbird so users do not need to think about it.
However, I suggest it still remains a lot simpler for those with restricted access to the GMail required ports to use the Webmail extensions than the path you have pioneered. On Oct 11, 9:54 pm, Ken Saunders <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 > 2.0http://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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
