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On Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:21:30 +0100
Roland Smith <rsmith@xs4all.nl> wrote:


> In other words, a proper IMAP server does not permit plaintext
> passwords.

No, it MUST be implemented, but only SHOULD be used.