Getting Mail to work correctly with IMAP server (like Thunderbird does)?

Hi guys,
Is it at all possible to get Mail to work in the same way that Thunderbird does with IMAP servers?
With my Mail setup as it is, if I save a message as a draft, it doesn't get put in the 'Draft' on the server, only on the mac. The junk filter puts it in a junk filter on the mac, not on the server. Same with sent email. And with trash it doesn't seem to put it anywhere, just trashes it. I much prefer Mail to Thunderbird in terms of GUI and such but if it won't put things in folders on the server like it does in Thunderbird I'll have to get that. Can this be done and if so anyone can tell me how?
Thanks
Max

Hey Max,
All the things you are looking for can be found in Mail Preferences.
Go to File -> Preferences -> Mailbox Behaviors. The checkboxes on that page will do most of what you want to do.
Also, go to the Advanced pane in the Preferences as well, and check the drop-down menu under "Keep copies of messages for offline viewing". Select the option that fits your particular work style.
I hope that helps,
- CJ

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