This is a pretty good description of IMAP vs POP http://www.ofzenandcomputing.com/zanswers/889 --- Andrew T. Lynch On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at 07:38AM, "Linda" <xpressobean at mac.com> wrote: >On 9/30/08 1:21 AM, Christopher Rob JONES wrote: > >> Why not just use IMAP instead of POP if you want your mail accessible >> from multiple locations. Thats precisely what IMAP is designed for.... > >Some people want to keep copies of their mail locally so it can be accessed >during times when you don't have internet access. > >Some people want to keep copies of their mail locally, forever. > >What are the benefits of IMAP? > > >_______________________________________________ >X4U mailing list >X4U at listserver.themacintoshguy.com >http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/x4u > >Seven Cent Deals - Great legacy stuff Great Legacy Price >http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?cat=Seven+Cent+Deal > >