in reply to IMAP & IMAPS module?

As you only need the authentication part(s) of the IMAP-modules, wouldn't it be better if you provide it yourself in your module, rather than loading another module of which probably 90% of the code is irrelevant for you? Especially if this other module is buggy and not being actively maintained?

CountZero

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