Do I need a .mac account to use os x mail?

Just wondering. TIA.

No, you don't need a .mac to use mail.app. It will work with standard POP or IMAP email servers.
Check your ISP's help pages. I'm sure you will find the settings needed to set up mail.app. If they don't specifically show how to set up your mac, use the settings shown for Outlook Express.
- Wayne
PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

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Maxply wrote:
I'm not able to use Mail, even though I'd like to. I don't have, or intend to get, a .mac account.
Is the program otherwise usable?
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Yahoo mail's settings: See
http://email.about.com/cs/yahoomailtips/qt/et032501.htm
It must be true. I read it on the Internet!
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impression that I could create web pages and then
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Hint time.
New Discussions ReponsesThe new system for discussions asks that after you mark your question as Solved. You should take the time to mark any posts that have aided you with the tag and the post that provided your answer with the tag. This not only gives points to the posters, but points anyone searching for answers to similar problems to the proper posts.
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I just bought a MacBook Air next to my MacPro.
When I am not at the office, I'd like to check and answer my emails using my MacBook Air. How do I have to configure mail (or .mac) in order to:
- have the same mail accounts on both computers
- have the same BAL and folders
- have both computers fully synchronised (when I send an email with my MacPro it has also to appear in the sent box on the MacBook - same with delete - same with inbox - same with folders - etc.)
I have:
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- a .mac account (if needed for synchronisation)
To make a long story short, I'd like to work with mail on 2 computers as it would be on one (not having to read emails twice & so on)
Many thanks

Actually, I realize now it didn't work. My folders have synced, but the rules haven't. I had an online chat with a MobileMe rep and now understand that MobileMe doesn't actually sync IMAP accounts. I can read my mail on my iPod but that's it. Syncing rules between two Macs requires some other procedure which I haven't yet learned.
PLUS, evidently I responding to this with my OLD Apple Discussions ID and can't figure out what the NEW one is. I started this discussion with the NEW one, so until I find the NEW ID, I can't close it. Sorry everybody. I'm working on it.

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