mail server

1. tool, messaging A program that distributes files or

information in response to requests sent via electronicmail. 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. messaging (Or "mail hub") A computer used to store and/or

forward electronic mail.

(1995-05-05)