[X4U] Can Apple's Mail pick up GMail?

[Linda]

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?