> Yes, you can run both.  This is *not* done in the MTA but provided by
> IMAP and POP3 servers.  The standard imap server (from uw) provides both
> services.  An MTA is never used to read mail - it's a Mail Transfer
> Agent - i.e. server to server.  An MUA (Mail User Agent) is used to read
> mail.  Your mail client (the MUA) uses the imap or pop3 protocols to get
> the mail from the servers - it's not a transfer by the normal use of the
> terminology.

I was thinking it was something like the sendmail mailertable configuration.
Thank for clearing up the details for me.

> 
>> Any pointers would be most appreciated - even just some appropriate keywords
>> that may yield better search results.
> 
> rpm -qi imap
> Check the description - it says it provides both services.
>

Thank you Ed - I appreciate the help. I'm not sure how I missed the *package
description* which details it all very nicely.

Mitchell



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