Re: [TCLUG:14946] IMAP vs POP

[Troy Johnson <john1536@tc.umn.edu>]

Bob,

I use IMAP at home, behind a firewall from different machines. It is
nice to have mail in one place so I can zap Win9x and install the latest
Win* and go back (for games, devices, speed) without losing my mail
store. I don't have to worry about my wife's Mac losing files or trying
a new email client. It just makes things too convenient, which might
explain the "borg" effect. Is there some IMAP security advisory mailing
list you can sign up for (to add to the overwhelming pile of mail you
probably already have) so you might have advanced warning of any
security related bugs? Good luck anyway,

Troy

Bob Tanner wrote:
> 
> As people get more 'connected' the trusty ol'POP protocol just does not cut
> it. People have work computers, home computers, and laptops.
> 
> I have been reluctant to use IMAP because of all the security issues both real
> and perceived, but the demmand has come and I must comply.
> 
> Even notice how users are like the borg? :-)
> 
> I am looking for some real world stories on IMAP and how you like it, have you
> been hacked, why you are using it and what don't you like about it.
> 
> If interested, I'll compile the list of response, sprinkle my own advise and
> feed it back to the list.
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