Thanks Bruce, Between you and 'Richard in Az,' I think I {now} have a
handle on the mechanics of this. My ISP offers 100MBs of storage.

I may just plug in the second PC and use one at a time - or, I'll access
'Accounts' and make the two changes.

Thanks - james


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
If you have the same address on both machines, do as I suggested. How long
you keep messages on the server before deleting them is up to you and your
ISP.

They all have different storage amounts. One ISP may let you have 20MB on
the server, and another may let you have 2GB on the server.

You have to find out what your ISP allows, (it isn't a matter of days, but
the size).

Generally, the least amount of days you choose to delete that is feasible
for you is the best.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"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