Re: Re: [PEPr] Proposal for Mail::Imap

From: Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2004 14:53:51 +0000
Subject: Re: Re: [PEPr] Proposal for Mail::Imap
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> > In a nutshell, > > Net_IMAP uses sockets and does all the IMAP talking itself. > > Mail_IMAP uses the c-functions for IMAP buit into php, which makes it way > > faster. > I figgured this had been happening, but just didn't find it, sorry to bug > you again. > One last question, it seems that it woudl be best to use your new MAIL_IMAP, > whats the point for using NET_IMAP? > Just curious as to figgure out what is the best package to use for a web > based client Both would work. Net_IMAP should always work, while the Mail_IMAP depends on a php-module that might not always be available. However, if it would be, it'd be a much faster solution. Personally, I'd go for the Mail_IMAP way, since it's both faster and offers a lot more possibilities. Cipri

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