Cornell Information Technologies supports several ways for you to access your e-mail.
Thunderbird |
On your "home-base" computer, we recommend you use Thunderbird, which has all the features and tools you need manage your e-mail communication. | |
Eudora |
We continue to offer Eudora, which has been popular at Cornell for several years, but whose development seems to be lagging. Unless you're already using Eudora, Thunderbird is probably a better choice, especially if you're using IMAP. (What's IMAP and what's my other choice?) | |
uPortal.Cornell
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WebMail and uPortal.Cornell are web-based solutions, which means you don't need to install any software to use them. This is useful when you are using a public computer, or borrowing a friend's to check your e-mail. |
WebMail |
All CIT-supported e-mail clients work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.
| Service |
Thunderbird
1.5 |
Thunderbird
1.5
using POP |
| Interface |
Full application
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| Security |
Kerberos or SSL
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| Attachments |
up to 50 MB per message weekdays; 100 MB per message
other times
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| Address |
installed on your computer
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| Organize with folders on CIT mail server |
Yes
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No
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| Download to your computer and work offline |
Yes (optional)
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Yes
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| Filter messages based on headers and text |
Yes
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| Message storage limits |
300 MB of storage on server plus unlimited storage on
your hard drive
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Unlimited
(on your hard drive) |
| Works with PureMessage (virus blocking & spam labeling) |
Yes
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| CIT Information Pages | ||
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Notes
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Click here for a comparison
of POP and IMAP.
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Thunderbird includes junk mail filters and anti-phishing
protection.
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If you choose to "Leave Mail on Server" you
are limited to 300 MB of server storage, including attachments.
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| Service |
Eudora
6.2 |
Eudora
6.2
using POP |
| Interface |
Full application
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| Security |
Kerberos or TLS
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| Attachments |
up to 50 MB per message weekdays; 100 MB per message
other times
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| Address |
installed on your computer
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| Organize with folders on CIT mail server |
Yes
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No
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| Download to your computer and work offline |
No (unless you set up filters)
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Yes
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| Filter messages based on headers and text |
Yes (extensive)
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| Message storage limits |
300 MB of storage on server plus unlimited storage on
your hard drive
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Unlimited
(on your hard drive) |
| Works with PureMessage (virus blocking & spam labeling) |
Yes
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| CIT Information Pages | ||
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Notes
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Click here for a comparison
of POP and IMAP.
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Eudora's advanced features, like stationery, filters,
and signature files,
are more comprehensive than our other clients. |
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Some Windows users report problems with IMAP. If you
want a full-featured IMAP client, Thunderbird may be a better choice.
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If you choose to "Leave Mail on Server" you
are limited to 300 MB of server storage, including attachments.
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| Service | ||
| Interface |
Web browser
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Web browser
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| Security |
Kerberos
(via SideCar or CUWebLogin) |
Kerberos
(via SideCar or CUWebLogin) |
| Address | ||
| Attachments |
up to 3 MB per message
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up to 50 MB per message
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| Organize with folders on CIT mail server |
Yes
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Yes
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| Download to your computer and work offline |
No
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No
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| Filter messages based on headers and text |
Yes (limited to headers)
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Yes (limited to headers)
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| Message storage limits |
300 MB of storage on server
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300 MB of storage on server
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| Works with PureMessage (virus blocking & spam labeling) |
Yes
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Yes
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| CIT Information Pages | ||
| Notes |
Since uPortal.Cornell is web-based, you can access it
from any computer with an Internet connection. It does not requires software
download or installation.
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Since WebMail is web-based, you can access it from any
computer with an Internet connection. It does not requires software download
or installation.
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Last modified: June 07, 2007