[1] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

mail server
     
        1.  a program that distributes files or
        information in response to requests sent via electronic
        mail.  examples on the internet include almanac and
        netlib.  mail servers are also used on bitnet.
     
        in the days before internet access was widespread and uucp
        mail links were common, mail servers could be used to provide
        remote services which might now be provided via ftp or
        www.
     
        2.  or "mail hub" a computer used to store and/or
        forward electronic mail.
     
        1995-05-05
     
     
see also:
electronic mail internet almanac netlib bitnet uucp 
ftp www electronic mail 

Mail Server >> M Words
Mail Server, definition of term: Mail Server
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Mail >> M Words
Mail, definition of term: Mail
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Mail Fraud >> M Words
Mail Fraud, definition of term: Mail Fraud
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Mail Order >> M Words
Mail Order, definition of term: Mail Order
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Mail Hub >> M Words
Mail Hub, definition of term: Mail Hub
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File Server >> F Words
File Server, definition of term: File Server
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Bulk Mail >> B Words
Bulk Mail, definition of term: Bulk Mail
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Chain Mail >> C Words
Chain Mail, definition of term: Chain Mail
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Electronic Mail >> E Words
Electronic Mail, definition of term: Electronic Mail
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Air Mail >> A Words
Air Mail, definition of term: Air Mail
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