The new face of Lehigh Webmail!

In July 2009, Lehigh upgraded its Webmail system (using Horde's IMP software) to the latest version. This new version includes three interface options:

• Classic (this is the old interface with a few new features thrown in)
• Standard (this is the new dynamic interface -- very much like Mozilla Thunderbird!)
• Minimalist (this is the simple interface for mobile device users)

We hope everyone will test drive the new Standard interface, which is the default interface. You can see a screen shot of the interface below and view this five minute demo for more information.

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This interface has several enhancements that make for a more "dynamic" experience.

1. If you have a lot of mail in your inbox, you no longer need to view it page by page as with the old/classic interface -- you can scroll through all your messages in the same view.
2. You can drag and drop messages into folders. Just click on the message you want to move and drag it to the desired folder.
3. The three pane view allows you to read an individual message in the third pane while the second pane allows you to view the list of messages.

For those who still prefer the classic Webmail, you can still use it by selecting "Classic" mode on the login page.

Enjoy the new Lehigh Webmail!

Portal mail transitioning to IMP

This transition was announced in early July (see announcement) and will take place on August 8, 2009. Note that address books from portal email will automatically migrate to IMP. Contact portal@lehigh.edu if you have any questions.