m0gely wrote: > Bruce KIlpatrick wrote: >> The latest project has me with 2 computers. >> I am running Kubuntu on one and Ubuntu (both 9.10 Alpha 6) on the other. >> >> I have been trying to figure out the best (easiest) way to sync >> Thunderbird on both machines. The obvious goal is to keep the clients >> current on what's read, forwarded, replied to, etc, so no matter which I >> grab and run with, I am current. I can leave a copy of the message on >> the server, but Verizon dumps them to me after an unknown period of time >> and I am then stuck with deleting a large batch of previously read messages. >> >> I plan to switch to a Gmail account in the not too distant future, but >> am paying for Verizon service for now. >> >> Google keeps telling me to switch from POP to IMAP. AFAICT, Verizon >> doesn't support IMAP. >> >> So, I am wondering if rsync (rdiff?) is the most reasonable solution. >> >> All ideas gratefully accepted. >> > > Then switch to gmail now. IMAP is the answer. You can have gmail check > your Verizon account so Verizon not offering IMAP is no longer an issue. > Larry & m0gely,
Thank you, It is obvious that IMAP is the answer. I have taken some time to read what Google had to offer on the subject of POP vs IMAP. I already have a Gmail account. Looks like I will be doing some reconfiguring over the next several days. Bruce _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
