Re: gmail+imap+smtp (oauth2)

[Richard Stallman <rms@gnu.org>]

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  > For the 2FA process. Instead of using something like Google
  > Authenticator, you could use an open source TOTP client. Your still
  > going to have to use the non-free Javascript based UI,

From what you've said, it seems that maybe this need only be done once:

  > > If 2FA is enabled, in which situations does the user have to do the
  > > 2FA procedure?  And how many times?  Only once, for setup -- or
  > > repeatedly?
  > >

  > Basically, every time you connect from a new device or new
  > browser and any time you want to modify your settings. 

If all you are doing is transfering mail to/from Gmail using free
software, I think you won't have to change this once it is set up.

However, I am concerned about "connect from a new device".  What does
"device" mean, if you are running a free program on GNU/Linux on a PC?


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