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Obsolete Releases => SME Server 7.x => Topic started by: JJ on October 21, 2009, 12:39:19 AM

Title: synchronizing with sme
Post by: JJ on October 21, 2009, 12:39:19 AM

Hi,

I'm new to sme so i hope i don't make a fool of myself, but here goes...

I would like to be able to access sme server from a mobile device running windows mobile 5. Currently i can access my Google account by synchronizing my device with Google. is it possible with sme server ??

Many thanks Andy

Title: Re: synchronizing with sme
Post by: janet on October 21, 2009, 01:00:47 AM

JJ

I assume you mean email.

I use an iPhone to read and send mail via a number of accounts on my sme server, as well as external free mail services. Just configure the mail server details and configure secure protocols. The issue as I understand it , is whether your mobile device service provider, provides a server to allow connections to other mail servers. I assume most of them do, Optus in conjunction with Apple does.

Title: Re: synchronizing with sme
Post by: JJ on October 21, 2009, 01:15:56 AM

Wow that was fast!

I have that exact problem with my mobile provider, they wont allow me to connect to a smtp server for outgoing e-mail.

This is why I was looking for a way to Synchronize apposed to pop3 / smtp the e-mails.

Thanks Andy

Title: Re: synchronizing with sme
Post by: girkers on October 21, 2009, 05:20:04 AM

If you are looking at synchonising more than just emails you could look at Zarafa or possibly Funambol. I moved from Funambol to Zarafa just this week and am glad that I did. However I am using a WM 6 device.

Title: Re: synchronizing with sme
Post by: janet on October 21, 2009, 02:17:41 PM

JJ

Quote

I have that exact problem with my mobile provider, they wont allow me to connect to a smtp server for outgoing e-mail.

The obvious thing to me, would be for you to upgrade your plan or change providers. Nothing is for free in this world, even Open Source has a cost.