thunderbird account wizard unable to make imap gmail account
Bug #235445 reported by
Lars Noodén
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thunderbird (Ubuntu) |
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Bug Description
Binary package hint: thunderbird
The account wizard in Thunderbird 2.0.0.14 makes only pop-based Gmail accounts. Further, it appears the account cannot be switched to imap after creation. The account settings -> server settings have 'hard coded' Pop Mail Server as server type.
This is on Kubuntu as installed from kubuntu-
$ lsb_release -rc
Release: 8.04
Codename: hardy
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Gmail has instructions, which bypass the Gmail option in the wizard, but those that choose Gmail in the wizard choose POP. This is insecure *and* means data is downloaded to the client and erased from the server. Beginners can lose serious data that way.
Gmail's IMAP instructions: mail.google. com/support/ bin/answer. py?answer= 77662
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