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[Ric Moore]

On 04/01/2013 12:51 AM, Basil Chupin wrote:
> On 01/04/13 15:36, Ric Moore wrote:
>>
>> To the OP, you do know that at the initial setup of IMAP there is a
>> considerable LAG until it finally syncs? Depending on your net
>> connection, it could be awhile. I didn't have the patience nor other
>> devices to share email with, so I just used POP. Much quicker for
>> single user/knuckle-dragger at single machine. But, if you need to
>> share your service across multiple devices, then IMAP is the way to
>> go, IMHO. You will just have to wait until it settles out. Ric
>
> BTW, and sorry for butting in, but for those who may not realise this
> Gmail has very clear instructions on how to install Thunderbird to use
> with gmail. A piece of cake really as TB does it almost automatically.
> This is for POP but I suspect that IMAP may also be covered.

Just a different server hostname and security settings. You're right, 
they have configuration notes on just about all the popular mail 
programs and they work. Ric



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