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E-mail Server Side Products
The following software products assume a UNIX or a Linux OS environment. They were written in Perl which relies heavily on OS calls and probably would not run on other platforms. (Additionally, they are meant to be run as servers, and in most cases, concurrent servers.)
- A Web Page E-mail File Server
- An Auto-Responder/messenger System
- An E-Mail Databasing System
That said, there is no reason why a small to medium-sized business, or company, cannot consider adding a dedicated, stand-alone, e-mail file server to their IT operation.
The advantages far outweigh the costs. Placing a file server between you and the "outside world" can significantly improve your ability to:
- Deter spam
- Filter incoming mail more carefully, (i.e., virus detection, Trojan Horses, etc.)
- Sort mail locally into "From" mail boxes
- Instantly update local databases via e-mail
- Respond automatically to appropriate and predetermined business contacts
- Contact secondary e-mail or re-direct addresses, i.e., cell phones or pagers
- Customize outgoing mail with your own business web page letter heads
If you don't see anything you like below, we can custom design and "spec" nearly any e-mail related function into your current business configuration, tying it to your website or even your local legacy databases.
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Frequently technical terms are bandied about with disasterous results! I have put together a glossary of terms which may prove helpful. Any term, word, or phrase underlined in "green" signifies a link to an entry in the glossary table for the item in question. I hope you find this useful... For your convenience, here is the beginning of, and introduction to, the The Glossary page.
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The following list presents a brief overview of the products currently offered, or under development.
- 1. A Web Page E-mail File Server:
- Easy to use data file "grabber!" This suite of programs presents the user with file choices that may be selected and attached to a single mail document. The formats of these documents may vary widely. It supports all major file encoding schemes, including: text, html, pdf, tar.gz, and Microsoft Office files.
- The web page interface is easy to use, presenting files in a condensed table format. Any selected file may be previewed entirely before adding it to your document dosier. On shipment, you receive a "packing list" report that details the events of the transaction. A more detailed view on Page 2...
- 2. An Auto-Responder/messenger System:
- Highly configurable, personal response system! You select what persons or domains or companies you want to respond to. You select what formats you want to respond with and with what form letters you want to respond. You may include extra files, FYI files, broadcast or personal messages. You may custom design a repertoire of your own forms to send.
- Very wide range of uses from Customer Service to Sales and Marketing to general courtesy acknowlegdements! Inform people you are currently away on vacation, away from the office for the afternoon, for the day. Remind people of upcoming meetings or events. Great communication tool! Highly customizeable and personal! A more detailed view on Page 3...
- 3. An E-Mail Databasing System:
- Able to store "endless" amounts of email! Uses the local DB that comes with most UNIX systems to store and fetch as much mail as you wish to database! Can search by user, date, and subject. A Fast, easy, and reliable system for a wide range of business applications. A more detailed view on Page 4...
(Courtesy KBNorton Computer Services)