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SME Server talk:Documentation:User Manual:Chapter2 (view source)
Revision as of 13:47, 11 December 2012
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====IMAP versus POP3 email====
====IMAP versus POP3 email====
POP3 is the earlier, better-known email protocol. POP3 was designed to permit on-demand retrieval to a single client machine. Email is stored on the mail server until you retrieve it, at which time it is transferred over the network to your desktop machine and stored in your email box there.
POP3 is the earlier, better-known email protocol. POP3 was designed to permit on-demand retrieval to a single client machine. Email is stored on the mail server until you retrieve it, at which time it is transferred over the network to your desktop machine and stored in your email box there.
Benefits of POP3: Even when you are not connected to your network, you have access to the email stored on your desktop.
Benefits of POP3: Even when you are not connected to your network, you have access to the email stored on your desktop.