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Hiya,
I've recently been asked by a client, whether MS Outlook 2000 will provide access to a web based mail client; however, Am I correct in the belief that MS Outlook 2000 does not provide true access to web based mail clients ?
Any help will be appreciated
Thank you
Arthur
(arthur.pounder@wcom.co.uk)
Hi,
My understanding is this.
MS Outlook 2000 IS the client.
MS Exchange is often the server end...
...and there IS a web based interface available to an Exchange server.
So I guess I'm saying it doesn't make sense to have a web based client to access the Outlook client, so in a sense you are correct...
...but the essence of the question (I believe) is "Can you access exchange data with a web based interface as well as with the Outlook client"
...and the answer to that is Yes.
AND having re-read your question... you could be asking whether you can use Outlook to access web based mail in the same way a browser does. The answer to that is also Yes. In fact, you can surf the internet in the Outlook client if you really wanted to... I wouldn't though.
Cheers,
Tim.
by thechas
In addition to Tim's comments, it depends on the web-based e-mail providers terms and policies.
You can access a Hotmail account.
Their is a nagging problem with getting duplicate copies of messages.
I know that you can access Netscape Mail accounts from Netscape Messanger, but have not tried using MS programs to do the same.
Yahoo requires that you "upgrade" to a premium service to use an e-mail program with a Yahoo account.
If Outlook / OE access is an option, their should be set-up instructions at the web site of the web mail provider.
Chas
by penguinsrule
by arthurp
Good Morning,
I found a similar question that has been posted by Xena IT Warrior. It looks as though the problem was not fully explained by the customer ....
Aparently, being a contractor, he was trying to access his own company e-mail through our system .. using Outlook 2000, through the firewall. The problem being that port 80 is closed .. & there is NO intention of opening it ..
The customer in question has now been rebriefed, & educated in company policy.
Aparently there are two installation policies within Outlook 2000. The first allows access to web based e-mail, and the second will allow use through exchange.
Thank you for the feedback & very prompt assistance .. Though I'm still open for more feedback & guidance
Arthur
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