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[Ric Moore]

On 04/01/2013 01:05 AM, Gary Kirkpatrick wrote:
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> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 6:51 AM, Basil Chupin <blchupin at iinet.net.au
> <mailto:blchupin at iinet.net.au>> wrote:
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>     On 01/04/13 15:36, Ric Moore wrote:
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>         To the OP, you do know that at the initial setup of IMAP there
>         is a considerable LAG until it finally syncs? Depending on your
>         net connection, it could be awhile. I didn't have the patience
>         nor other devices to share email with, so I just used POP. Much
>         quicker for single user/knuckle-dragger at single machine. But,
>         if you need to share your service across multiple devices, then
>         IMAP is the way to go, IMHO. You will just have to wait until it
>         settles out. Ric
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>     BTW, and sorry for butting in, but for those who may not realise
>     this Gmail has very clear instructions on how to install Thunderbird
>     to use with gmail. A piece of cake really as TB does it almost
>     automatically. This is for POP but I suspect that IMAP may also be
>     covered.
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>     BC
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> My T'Bird is setup with IMAP and it is quite quick with my netbook and
> high speed connection- here in Spain the provider says it is a 10 meg
> connection I think.

Right, but when you first connected with it, wasn't there some time 
spent spinning it's wheels while it sync'd up? Ric



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