Digital Certificates - POP & IMAP

[Scott Walter <scott.walter () cognigencorp com>]

When using digital certificates for secure email, why would the email 
protocol you use make any difference.  Why does Verisign explicitly say 
you must use a POP client, inferring that IMAP cannot be used?

http://www.verisign.com/products/class1/index.html
"NOTE: In order to secure your e-mail with a Digital ID, you must use 
your ID with a POP based e-mail client."



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