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To: offlineimap@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: "Mika Fischer" <mf+offlineimap@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: OfflineIMAP for backups
From: John Goerzen <jgoerzen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:57:55 -0600 
On Wed November 28 2007 12:51:29 pm Mika Fischer wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I would like to create a local backup of an IMAP account. While
> OfflineIMAP can sync just fine I am a bit worried that an accidental
> deletion of one or more mails in the backup might destroy the
> originals as well.
>
> I have not found a way to restrict OfflineIMAP to a one-way sync. Is
> there a way? Or is there perhaps another tool which is better suited
> for backups?
>
> Thanks a lot,
>  Mika

Probably Fetchmail would better suit your needs.
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