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Re: [PLUG] OT: Comparing POP3 and IMAP
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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.
Right. POP can keep messages on the server after they are downloaded
and delete messages on the server when they are deleted locally. The
problem is that when you access the same mailbox from another client the
non-deleted mail will have to be downloaded again. Deleteing a message
in client one will not remove it from client two. What you end up with
is two out of sync clients. With IMAP that can be avoided. So, for
people who access a single mailbox from multiple clients, IMAP beats POP.
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