[plug] Mail and IMAP server questions.

[Christian]

John Summerfield wrote:

> > It depends on your setup... if you have more than one machine then IMAP
> > is good because it means that your "users" can log in from any machine
> > and still have access to all their mail regardless.  Especially if the
> > machines dual-boot Windows and Linux then this is a huge advantage.  (or
> > does the setup you describe do this also in which case why not use IMAP
> > which was designed for the purpose?)
> > IMAP was insecure betaware when I set it up. Home directories are shared
> with NFS and Samba for those times when someone runs OS/2 or Winders.
> Nobody here uses anything other than Linux for mail though.

I assumed you meant it was running on a home network in which case
previous IMAP vulnerabilities shouldn't cause a problem... I assume your
wife/children aren't going to try and break into your system... ;-)

> > Another handy thing is the mod_roaming module for Apache which allows
> > your users to store their settings (mail filters, address book,
> > preferences, etc.) on a web server somewhere and download them for each
> > session.  I've installed this but haven't got it to authenticate
> > properly yet.  If anyone's cluey with Apache and/or mod_roaming then
> > please feel free to make suggestions...
> 
> The entire LAN's in one room. roaming means playing musical chairs (and
> computers).

Obviously your family is a lot more orderly than mine. :P  And, like I
said, the machines are dual boot and maintaining separate address books
and settings etc. gets to be quite a pain.

Regards,

Christian.
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