Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Lehigh webmail (formerly known as IMP) upgraded

On July 14, LTS upgraded the IMP Webmail system. This upgrade features a new interface (similar to Gmail) while still allowing you to select the "classic" interface if that's your preference. Three things to note about the new IMP...

  1. With the new upgrade to IMP, LTS will be transitioning from the IMP branding to the more generic "Lehigh webmail." You can access Lehigh webmail at webmail.lehigh.edu as well as the usual IMP URLs.
  2. IMP now offers three interfaces.
    • a. The standard mode is the *NEW DEFAULT* interface -- it's more like Gmail, allowing you to scroll through all messages and drag and drop messages. The search feature is now on the main screen. Note the submenu when you click the search box.
    • b. Classic mode (familiar interface) has some new features but keeps the same look and feel as the old IMP. The other two modes *do not* have all the features/options in the traditional mode.
    • c. Minimalist mode is the mobile-friendly interface.
  3. Users who prefer the old interface will be able to select classic mode from the login page or click on the "classic webmail" tab after logging in. There is an icon to switch from classic webmail mode to standard mode too.
The new Lehigh Webmail formerly-known-as-IMP will replace the portal email on August 1. Please send any suggestions/problems to portal@lehigh.edu.

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