Noah silva on Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:26:40 -0400


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Re: [PLUG] OT: Comparing POP3 and IMAP


> | removed from the server when they are viewed.  But, actually, drive 
> | space is pretty cheap, so it might not matter.
> 
> while there are numerous differences between POP and IMAP, 
> both have the ability to either delete messages from the server
> or leave messages on the server.

This is true, but it is much more typical for POP clients to batch-delete
all downloaded mail from the server.  
 
> both are equally (in)secure.

If I am not mistaken, there is imaps though.

> -- Jeff


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