[Bug 235445] [NEW] thunderbird account wizard unable to make imap gmail account

[John Vivirito]

Lars Noodén wrote:
> Public bug reported:
> 
> Binary package hint: thunderbird
> 
> The account wizard in Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 makes only pop-based Gmail
> accounts.  Further, it appears the account cannot be switched to imap
> after creation.  The account settings -> server settings have 'hard
> coded' Pop Mail Server as server type.
> 
> This is on Kubuntu as installed from kubuntu-kde4-8.04-alternate-
> amd64.iso plus updates
> 
> $ lsb_release -rc
> Release:        8.04
> Codename:       hardy
> 
> ** Affects: thunderbird (Ubuntu)
>      Importance: Undecided
>          Status: New
> 
I have yet to see a IMAP account for Gmail. Please show me the gmail 
help page where it says they use IMAP now.

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Sincerely Yours,
     John Vivirito

https://launchpad.net/~gnomefreak
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/JohnVivirito
Linux User# 414246

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thunderbird account wizard unable to make imap gmail account 
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