[X4U] What Is IMAP ?

[Randy B.Singer]

Vern Andrews said:

>What is IMAP, and how do I use IMAP? What is the difference between  
>and IMAP, and ..... ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Message_Access_Protocol

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is a protocol allowing a client 
to access and manipulate electronic mail messages on a server. It permits 
manipulation of remote message folders (mailboxes), in a way that is 
functionally equivalent to local mailboxes.

POP (Post Office Protocol) is a protocol designed to allow single user 
computers to retrieve electronic mail from a POP server. The POP server 
might be a computer with a permanent Internet connection but its clients 
might only connect to it occasionally, for example by modem.

IMAP servers are usually used over large company or college networks



Randy B. Singer
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