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    Windows Mail?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fineiwill89, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. fineiwill89

    fineiwill89 Notebook Enthusiast

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    When setting up windows mail it asks for pop3 or imap. Whats the difference? Which is better?
     
    fineiwill89, Aug 8, 2008
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    Mikelx215 Notebook Evangelist

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    It's not about what's better. It's about what standard your e-mail account uses.
     
    Mikelx215, Aug 8, 2008
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    imap is better if your account supports it.
     
    swarmer, Aug 8, 2008
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  4. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Yeah, it depends on what mail service you're using. POP3 allows you to download your messages once to any one computer, and then they're pulled off the server. IMAP allows you to create mail folders and store mail online, so you can access them from any computer.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Aug 8, 2008
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    glatzfront Notebook Geek

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    POP3 allows you to download to multiple computers if you select to leave a copy on the server in tools- accounts- properties- advanced tab
     
    glatzfront, Aug 8, 2008
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