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Difference between POP3, SMTP, and IMAP?

Ryan8720

3:54 am on Feb 29, 2004 (gmt 0)

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Can someone please explain the differce between these?

txbakers

4:40 am on Feb 29, 2004 (gmt 0)

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This is probably more info than you need, but it's good info.

Simply:
POP3 - from server to you
IMAP - from server to you but selective
SMTP - from you to server