Re: Squirell mail plugin for Android

On Fri, Oct 5, 2012 at 6:26 AM, "Alan Martinović" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear Paul,
>
> we would like to hear your advice on a topic regarding development of a
> squirell plugin which would ease the use of squirell on mobile devices.
>
> We also posted on the squirell forum, and would like to, with your
> permission, post your answer on the forum if you reply.
> Of you could just answer on the forum.
>
> We are planning to adapt squirrel mail for Android based devices. We are
> considering two approaches:
>
> Android application An Android mail client specifically designed for
> squirrel mail.

You should review what SquirrelMail is.  It is *not* an email server.
SquirrelMail is a client application.  This option would imply not
using SquirrelMail whatsoever, as such, you should probably just use
one of the Android mail apps already available/built-in.

> PROS:
>
>     * easy obtainable through Google market (freely)
>     * no need for server modification
>
> CONS:
>
>     * there are already numerous mail clients
>     * a client must install an additional app
>
> A mobile version template as squirrel plugin Develop a squirrel plugin
> which would detect that squirrel mail is accessed through a browser on a
> mobile device and serve a template adapted for small screens.

This is possible in SquirrelMail.  Using version 1.4.x, you'd need
some significant patches and trickery.  Using version 1.5.x, you have
more comprehensive control over the interface since it is skin-able.
I have some proof-of-concept plugin and template code I made a while
ago that puts everything into a single frame I might be able to dig
up.

> PROS:
>
>     * carefree user
>
> CONS
>
>     * server modifications required
>
> Question: Which approach would you recommend and why?
>
> Thank you
>
> Alan
>
>



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