Assignment 5

1 What the differences between Web-based Email and Client Email Program?

	Web-based Email	Client Email Program
Accessibility	Can access from any internet-connected device. Can be only read when online	Can only use an email client on the specific device that the client software is installed. Provides offline access
Storage Space	Size of inbox is limited	Can save the email to own storage
Interface	Web mail interface looks same no matter what browser you access it from.	User of Client-based email can choose the program that suits their needs.
Security	Eliminates many physical security risks a mail client user might encounter.	User can control where their mail is physically stored. Offer advanced security features like encryption.

 2. Briefly explain all Client Email Program that you know.

a.       Mozilla Thunderbird

A fully featured, secure and very functional email client and RSS feed reader. User can handle email efficiently and with style and Mozilla Thunderbird can filters away junk mail too.

b.      Opera

Opera email client is a slick and flexible interface that will satisfy almost all your email needs and opera integrates RSS feeds in this experience as well.

c.       Windows Live Mail

Window Live Mail is a comfortable email program that lets you access IMAP, POP and window live hotmail accounts with verve and ambition to connect with Window Live Messenger, Window Live Calendar and some RSS new feeds too. Windows Live Mail offers solid spam filters, fast search folders, but it could do better helping you organize and manage mail.

d.      Pegasus Mail

Pegasus mail is one of the most powerful, secure and generally best email programs available for Windows, but the interface could need some polishing to make its features more accessible.

e.      IncrediMail

IncrediMail is a fun and easy to use email client that adds spice to the messages you send while protecting you from spam, phishing and fraud attempts in a convenient manner. But incredimail lacks some productivity features if you have to deal with a large amount of mail.

f.        Mulberry

Mulberry is a powerful and incredibly versatile email client available for all the popular platforms.

g.       Foxmail

Foxmail is a nice email clients with a lot of great features that make email easy and fun. It includes a way to send large attachments, but does not unify inboxes across accounts.

h.      DreamMail

DreamMail manage email and RSS feeds handily and handsomely with stationery, labels and related message search. But international languages support is limited, spam filter seems ineffective and IMAP accounts are not supported.

i.         Alpine

Alpine is powerful console email program that makes you use email productively with automation aplenty and nary a distraction.

j.        Sylpheed

Sylpheed is a surprisingly versatile email client.

k.       i.Scribe

i.Scribe is small, fast, efficient and very usable. But they lack secure messaging and the IMAP support in scribe is not perfect.

3. What the differences between POP3 and IMAP? Show how to configure these email clients.

POP3 – Post Office Protocol	IMAP – Internet Messaging Access Protocol
Can use only one computer to check email ( no other devices)	Can use multiple computers and devices to check email
Mails are stored on the computer that you use.	Mails are stored in the server
Sent mail is stored locally on PC, not a mail server.	Sent mail stays on the server so you can see it from any devices.

POP3 Configuration

You can read your Gmail messages from a client or device that supports POP, like Microsoft Outlook. Here's how to enable POP in Gmail:

1.       Sign in to Gmail.

2.       Click the gear in the top right 

3.       Select Settings.

4.       Click Forwarding and POP/IMAP.

5.       Select Enable POP for all mail or Enable POP for mail that arrives from now on.

6.       Choose what to do with your messages after your POP client or device receives them.

7.       Click Save Changes.

Although the radio button next to your selected option may not stay selected, Gmail displays the status next to 'POP Status:.' When you enable POP, your settings display 'POP Status: POP is enabled.'

If your POP settings are turned off, the status will indicate that POP is disabled.

Once you've enabled POP in your Gmail settings, you need to configure your client. Select a client below to see specific configuration instructions.

·         Outlook

·         Thunderbird

·         Windows Mail

·         Other

IMAP Configuration

1.       Sign in to Gmail.

2.       Click the gear in the top right

3.       Select Settings.

4.       Click Forwarding and POP/IMAP.

5.       Select Enable IMAP.

6.       Click Save Changes.

Note: This setting is not available while using the basic HTML view of Gmail. To enable IMAP, use the standard view instead. Find out more about standard view and basic HTML view.

Once you've enabled IMAP in your Gmail settings, you need to configure your client. Select a client below to see specific configuration instructions.

·         Android

·         iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

·         Outlook / Windows Mail

·         Apple Mail

·         Thunderbird

·         Other