Lesson 12

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

An Internet-standard protocol for sending email messages between servers on IP networks. Because SMTP is generally used to send messages from a mail client to a mail server, you should specify both the POP or IMAP server and the SMTP server when configuring an email application.

electronic mail (email)

An electronic message that can be sent with or without file attachments such as word processing documents, spreadsheets, and pictures.

email client

Software or hardware used to manage email. Popular software email clients such as Microsoft Outlook and Eudora are also known as mail user agents (MUAs).

flame

To send an abusive or personally insulting message.

instant messaging

A form of Internet chat that is conducted one-on-one through private online chat areas. A user creates a list of other users with whom he or she wants to communicate.

netiquette

A group of commonly understood rules of politeness and respect used when communicating online.

Post Office Protocol (POP)

A protocol used to retrieve email from a mail server. POP3 is a later iteration of the POP protocol, and can be used with or without SMTP.

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP)

A protocol used to retrieve email messages. IMAP is similar to POP3, but with some advanced features. The main difference between the two is that IMAP generally leaves the email on the mail server.

newsgroup

A public forum that consists of articles and follow-up comments on one or more specified subjects.

Internet Relay Chat (IRC)

A service that allows many people in different places to "chat" by typing messages in real time, usually in a chat room.