Thanks "Richard in AZ" - for you comprehensive reply. That's kinda what I
was thinking {I don't think fast - but, I think long}.

One probably unfair question: "X" days? Would 7 days sound safe if one
usually receives in the neighborhood of 60-75 e-mails daily? {in terms of
delete from sever after 'X' days}. I guess it doesn't make any difference
which PC you choose to effect these two changes {the most used or the least
used}?

Thanks - james


"Richard in AZ" wrote in message:

No. The first computer to open the email program and check for mail will
get all the mail. Then normally, the second computer to open the email
program would not see any mail available to it when it logs on.

But if you go into your email account setting and change the setting to
"leave a copy of the mail on the server" then the second computer will see
the copies. But be sure to also set your account to delete mail on the
server after X days. (you choose the value for X). Now of course, if
neither computer checks for message within X days, your mail wont be
there.

Better to get a 2nd email address for use on one of the computers.

"James" wrote in message
...
Bruce, yes, same e-mail address. Are your saying - if I 'check' Leave a
copy of messages on the server - that all incoming messages will be
routed
to both PCs? {regardless of one being turned off}.

This is probably basic stuff - but somewhat confusing to me. A neighbor
casually mentioned that both of his PCs were connected to his router -
but
each had a different e-mail address. It set me to wondering . . .

Thanks - james


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message:

If both computers are using the same e-mail address, on both machines:

Tools | Accounts | Mail | Properties | Advanced - Check: Leave a copy of
messages on the server.

On one machine, check to Delete messages after X days to assure the
server does not get clogged up.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"James" wrote in message:

At the risk of sounding like an inexperienced idiot, here goes:

I have two computers and one cable modem and multi-port router.

I've never considered connecting both computers to the router at the
same time.

Here's my question: If I connect both computers at the same time - and
if both are turned on, how will my incoming e-mail be routed? Will all
e-mails go to the inboxes of both computers? If not, what happens?

Or, am I better off connecting only one computer at a time to the
router? Or, is it ok to connect both {live} at the same time?

Thanks - james