Re: popa3d question

[Navan Carson <navan_(_at_)_netlinkers_(_dot_)_net>]

Didier Wiroth wrote:
> What do they mean with "It is a secure implementation", as the phrase right
> after this, says, everything is in clear text (see the phrase: Both the
> authentication credentials ...are transferred... in plain text)?

They are saying that it is well written software

> I have two other questions:
> 1) What is the best method to encrypt "only" the pop3 credentials (only the
> username and password should be encrypted, the mails should not)?

There is no *best*. The standard way is to use APOP. Take note of how
the passwords are stored.

> 2) What is the best way to encrypt pop3 credentials and data? 

SSH(1) and SSL (ports/security/stunnel) are both good for this.