On Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:19:16 +0200 Andrei POPESCU <andreimpope...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> On Lu, 23 nov 20, 14:27:36, Keith Bainbridge wrote: >>> > So does htis get a new subject in the list? >>> > >>> > Good afternon All >>> > >>> > I was interested to read that Flo, the OP, uses separate mail >>> > collection, sendmail and thunderbird. Some of the replies sound >>> > like this is a common practice. >>> > >>> > What are the advantages of this set of processes over letting >>> > tbird do it all? - or any other client for that matter? >>> >>> It makes it easier to switch between different e-mail clients if >>> the sending and/or receiving is handled externally, e.g. one might >>> use a graphical e-mail client in general and a text mode client >>> occasionally. >>> >>> Such a setup also typically uses standard locations for the storage >>> (as opposed to e-mail client specific), which makes it easier to >>> add more functionality (e.g. serve local e-mail via IMAP) or >>> replace individual components. >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> Andrei >>> -- >>> http://wiki.debian.org/FAQsFromDebianUser Thanks for your reply. I have been contemplating I have switched email client often in the past, less so lately. I like the idea of a local imap server. I have a RPi that will do the job, sitting ready and waiting. How easy is it to get phone/tablet to connect while I'm away? though. A good URI would be an excellent answer. Thanks again for replying. -- Keith Bainbridge keith.bainbridge.3...@gmx.com ke1thozgro...@gmx.com