On Wednesday 02 August 2006 12:02, Marc Perkel wrote: Long pedantic diatribe deleted.... (Really, don't you suppose anyone reading this list knew all of that already)?
> 1. It would eliminate the need to configure outgoing SMTP. That makes
> it easier for the consumer. It would also eliminate the need for
> authenticated SMTP because IMAP/POP are already authenticated
> protocols.
Authenticated smtp is no harder on the user with today's MUAs than is pop.
ISPs simply took the EASY way out of setting their networks as trusted and
everybody else as un-trusted. Those that went the extra mile to get smtpauth
working are few and far between, but you can find them. I have a hosting
company which allows smtp as long as its authorized.
> 2. Viruses would not be able to send email because the outgoing email
> connection, IMAP, will require a password to send email.
And that inability would last HOW Long?
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