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The most popular mail backend is probably nnimap, which
provides access to IMAP servers. IMAP servers
store mail remotely, so the client doesn’t store anything locally.
This means that it’s a convenient choice when you’re reading your mail
from different locations, or with different user agents.
| • Connecting to an IMAP Server: | Getting started with IMAP. | |
| • Customizing the IMAP Connection: | Variables for IMAP connection. | |
| • Client-Side IMAP Splitting: | Put mail in the correct mail box. | |
| • Support for IMAP Extensions: | Getting extensions and labels from servers. |