ML Mail, Exchange vs. IMAP/SMTP?

I'm setting up for a new mail service, the provider listed Exchange (MAPI) and IMAP+SMTP servers.
I didn't really want Exchange, what I wanted was IMAP with SSL. However, Mail's auto config set me up with the Exchange service, via OWA.
Which setup is better (for mail only)? If IMAP+SMTP is better, how do I get Mail to configure that?
Thanks.

briandullea wrote:
We do not have a BB server at my company and connect our Berry's using Exchange 2003's OWA feature.
Works flawless and have not found any security holes.
Downside is, it does not always sync calendar items as well as having a BB server would.
If you are just looking for mail sync then OWA will work great.
Except for the gaping security hole where you're providing credentials to a 3rd party provider ...
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