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09-13-2004, 06:01 PM
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The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is used to transfer mail messages from a client to an SMTP server, and to transfer those messages from one SMTP server to another.
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The Post Office Protocol (POP3) is a client mail application used to retrieve messages from an SMTP server. This protocol is often referred to as POP3 because it is the third version of the protocol.
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The Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is used to store email messages on a server. A client that supports IMAP can view the headers of email messages and decide to download messages, or just read them and leave them on the server. IMAP also enables the user to create folders on the server that can be used to store messages. This protocol is often referred to as IMAP4,
because it is the fourth version of the protocol.
Am I forgetting one? How does OE connect 2 hotmail servers. I think it uses a HTTP protocol. Maybe its custom code written into their email program. I think OE and the new version of Outlook are the only ones who support HTTP protocol.
The mozilla email program has better spam protection built in thou so there is that much at least.
The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is used to transfer mail messages from a client to an SMTP server, and to transfer those messages from one SMTP server to another.
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The Post Office Protocol (POP3) is a client mail application used to retrieve messages from an SMTP server. This protocol is often referred to as POP3 because it is the third version of the protocol.
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The Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is used to store email messages on a server. A client that supports IMAP can view the headers of email messages and decide to download messages, or just read them and leave them on the server. IMAP also enables the user to create folders on the server that can be used to store messages. This protocol is often referred to as IMAP4,
because it is the fourth version of the protocol.
Am I forgetting one? How does OE connect 2 hotmail servers. I think it uses a HTTP protocol. Maybe its custom code written into their email program. I think OE and the new version of Outlook are the only ones who support HTTP protocol.
The mozilla email program has better spam protection built in thou so there is that much at least.