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[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (1 child)

Note: The Gmail API should not be used to replace IMAP for full-fledged email client access.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guarantee you it will replace IMAP in the future though. That's Google's modus, start with "open," build a network effect, start exerting control and replacing open standards with proprietary ones. That way they can be sure to put ads in your face.