I recently tried using Outlook.com on my linux desktop via IMAP in Thunderbird. The account created without issues, however I am experiencing several problems:

1) I keep receiving messages that the server is down or not responding.
2) I cannot see all my folders. Actually I cannot see any of my custom folders I made in the web interface. I see only This problem does not appear in Geary which can see all my custom folders.

I have Thunderbird 24.1 with default settings.

I would really appeciate any reply. Thanks!