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IMAP is better than POP


IMAP POP
Supports multiple clients
e.g. work, home		 yes no
Co-operates with webmail yes no
Suitable for shared accounts yes no
"Push" new mail notification yes no
Server-side backups of old email yes no
Recover from accidental deletions yes maybe
Easy to delete all email less more
Tony Finch <fanf2@cam.ac.uk>
21 Feb 2007: Central email services overview