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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.