Prem Kurian Philip wrote: >>> It actually makes sense to use something like Squirrel Mail instead of a >>> desktop app like Thunderbird. All the emails will remain on the server and >>> this will help from the perspective of keeping backups, > >> Even with thunderbird (or any other IMAP client), the mail can be >> kept on the server by (simple) configuration choices. > > True. I was using thunderbird with an IMAP server for a while. The problem > will be if the laptop is stolen in which case all the emails could get > into wrong hands.
If you are using a laptop, you should definitely look at using disk encryption. Most recent mainstream distributions support this. Rahul _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email ilugc-requ...@ae.iitm.ac.in with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
