[HM] Re: witching to Entourage/settings

[Jane Sprando]

on 5/21/05 6:47 AM, Brian Olesky at brian4 at sbcglobal.net wrote:

> 
> On 5/21/05 12:49 AM, "Jane Sprando" <janesprando at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> Brian, I recently bought Office 2004, but have yet to install it. (I am
>> using Outlook Express, and running in OS 9 because my Epson printer won't
>> print in Classic). When I switch to Entourage, will the settings
>> automatically switch, too? (I am using Comcast cable) Or do I have to put
>> them TCP, etc..?
>> 
>> Jane
>> 
> I'm way out on a limb here because I switched from Outlook Express to
> Entourage as part of Office X around 5 years ago. However, if I remember
> correctly, they work very similarly. In fact, I could be mistaken, but I
> think Entourage may just be a higher end version of Outlook Express. If
> you're used to the one, it should be easy to transition to the other. And
> once you do, you'll absolutely love it.
> 
> When you first start to use Entourage, I believe you'll have to set up your
> new account by opening Tools on the Menubar, then clicking on Accounts near
> the bottom, then clicking on New when that box opens.
> 
> You will then get a window asking for all your account setup information.
> Therefore, go right now (this very second!) into Outlook Express, and copy
> down the account information that's in there--i.e. your:
> 
> Account ID
> Password
> POP server
> SMTP server
> And whatever else your current ISP requires
> 
> Then when you start Entourage, you just enter the same info and you should
> be good to go.
> 
> I think I'm pretty close here, but if we never see you on the list again,
> we'll know I was wrong, and I hope you still manage to live a long, happy
> life despite the fact that you'll never again have access to email.
> 
> :)
> Brian
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Brian, I just took a screen shot of my settings. Thanks!

Jane