Syncing mail folders

I have used sync to make the "mobileme" folders available on my Iphone. After the sync the mobileme folders are no longer visible on my Imac, but only on my Iphone. Can someone help to make the folders visible on both devices?

You may need to wait a little longer until iCloud is released. As you may already know it's scheduled for this fall, if you aren't familiar with it yet please visit www.apple.com/icloud

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