Re: [Evolution] Errors receiving mail via POP

[Bart <montana_evolution_user hardinmt us>]

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> But, to inject a bit of controversy into this, is the usage of the very
> old POP protocol sufficient that the devs should spend time looking at
> this sort of issue?

Absolutely!

>   Why do people still use POP, when IMAP is a more
> complete solution and things like offline-imap and fetchmail exist for
> those who work in an offline environment?

They use POP because they do not want their mail residing on someone
else's computer.

I know it passes through other systems, but I have some messages that
reside for long periods of time in various email folders for various
reasons.  And, I feel a lot more secure doing so.

If I lose my phone, or my iPad, or my laptop, I don't need to worry
about my email accounts.

Besides, 90 percent of the problems I see here have to do with IMAP.
I've been using POP for years and years and have very, very little
trouble.  So, count me among the POP fans.

Bart