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

[Linda]

On 9/30/08 2:49 PM, Tim Collier wrote:

> With most POP3
> accounts, the message is removed from the server when you access it unless
> you specifically tell it to leave a copy on the server.  My default has
> always been to download it and then I only have a copy on ONE computer.
> I have Mobileme (formerly .Mac) and I must have nearly 5000 messages stored
> on Apple's server.  These messages are available from any computer and are
> always there.  Some of the things I keep there are important and I have them
> stored in various folders on the server.  I always back up my local data,
> but there is always the danger of data loss.  I like the fact that I can
> keep my important mail on the server in Apple's facilities.  Plus, as I
> said, these are accessible from any computer, fully searchable, etc, etc.

Hi, Tim --

Thanks for this. How is this different than leaving your mail on a server
with a POP account?

Thanks,
Linda