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What is Qmail?

Qmail is based on the premise that e-mail access should be easy and possible from any computer anywhere and all the time. By adhering to the universal Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) standard, Qmail eliminates the disparities that exist between different e-mail programs. Sending and receiving e-mail from Qmail is easy.

By using a web browser as a universal e-mail program, Qmail brings your personal information to you in a globally retrievable form. E-mail provided by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) requires the use of a properly configured e-mail program. To access e-mail provided by services such as CompuServeŽ or America OnlineŽ, a member needs proprietary CompuServe or AOLŽ software.

These client/server e-mail systems are inherently limited and closed because they require the use of proprietary client software. E-mail access on these services is not universal, difficult while traveling, and virtually impossible from overseas.

Qmail is based on open Web-based technology. The Web browser, which is more universally available than any proprietary e-mail program, is used for e-mail sent from and received by qmail. Web-based qmail is accessible world wide, offers a cross-platform e-mail solution, and is cheaper and easier than using traditional e-mail programs. An additional advantage of qmail is that a member is not required to install any new software other than a Web browser.

Qmail does not require any proprietary software. You need to have a Web browser installed on your computer and you need access to the Internet. You can have Internet access via an ISP or your company.

Below is some specifications about the Qmail:

Technologies

1. Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (or above)
2. Visual Basic.Net (POP3, SMTP, Upload & Data access objects)
3. ASP.Net

Minimum Hardware/Operating System Requirements

• Server - Pentium III 450, 2 Giga Bytes HDD, 256 MB RAM, Windows 2000 Advanced Server or above, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (or above) and .Net Framework

Recommended Hardware/Operating System Requirements

• Server - Pentium IV 2 GHZ, 100 Giga Bytes HDD, 1 GB RAM, Windows 2000 Advanced Server or above, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (or above)

Features That Qmail supports

1. Upon User's Registration, user@domain.com is created automatically.
2. POP3 SMTP and upload mail objects
3. Folders : Inbox, Outbox, Drafts, Deleted, Trash
4. Manage custom folders.
5. Ability to search in emails for specific text in all folders (inbox, outbox, drafts, deleted & custom)
6. Ability to move emails to other folders 8. a web control panel for
7. administrator with these feature
   1. Manages all users, their info, quotas, email configuration etc.
   2. Changes appearance settings (colors, fonts, size, etc)
   3. Changes Storage capacity per/all user(s)
   4. Notification / Newsletter creator
   5. ability to send newsletters
8. Features for the users:
   1. Ability to create/modify a personal profile
   2. Ability to create/modify additional POP3 email configurations
   3. Ability to be listed/removed in the Member's Directory
   4. Ability to modify password
   5. Ability to modify secret question/answer
   6. Ability to be listed/removed from Newsletter
   7. Junk Mail filter
   8. Safe List filter
   9. Block Sender(s)
   10. Signature at each end of email
   11. Mail Display Settings (width, height, text or encoded (text/html))
   12. Session Expiration
9. Content Manager : Administrator-related page to use as a Rich Text form to create entries in the "What's New?" section in the home/welcome page (after login/registration) to inform users on changes/news about the site.
10. Storage Meter, to indicate % of used space in all folders depending on user's quota set by the administrator.
11. In the Compose page:
    1. a Rich Text Editor when writing emails
    2. the ability to save a copy in the outbox
    3. add/edit/clear attachments
    4. choose attachments from mail box
    5. save as draft copy
    6. Quick Address list for individuals and groups.
12. ability to add/edit/remove Contacts
13. Graphical/Layout aspects:
    1. Ability to change fonts, size, colors dynamically.
    2. Multiple CSS (optional).
    3. Menu in tabs, (Home, Inbox, Outbox, Compose, etc) similar to hotmail.

Additional Features

1. Storage Meter for upload files, to indicate % of used space in all folders depending on user's quota set by the administrator.
2. An additional option like "my attachments" that will show all the files in the user mail box.
3. Admins may have the ability to block users.
4. Users can be searched by the admins based on different criteria.
5. Mails can be forwarded and replied wothout read them first.