[Ham-Computers] Fast Web mail Service

[jeff]

On 06/06/2012 12:27 PM, Jim Hill wrote:
> Hi:
> I hope I'm using the correct terminology - I'm referring to email
> clients that can be used in wireless hot spots, such as those
> available at some coffee shops, RV parks, etc.

First, make sure whatever you do at hotspots, you use either a vpn or a 
secure (https) connection.  Otherwise you're completely out in the open.



> I'm a RVer, and have been using gmail for emails when on the

> situations.   Thunderbird is better, but maybe there is something

Isn't the gmail interface web-based?  My guess is that it would be 
slower.  I use Thunderbird as a rule (again, making sure I use the 
secure protocols for checking email - google is your friend). 
Thunderbird and its lighter cousins would be a better choice as they are 
fetching the mail only, as opposed to putting it up inside a web 
interface.  I'm not sure you'll see great speed improvements by using a 
lighter email client if the bottleneck is internet speed.



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