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Lesson 7 Email

Email

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Attachment
A file that is sent with an e-mail message
Browser E-mail
E-mail programs such as Outlook Express and Opera E-mail that come bundled with a Web Browserand with which they may be integrated
CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Human Apart)
A test that uses a word-verification graphic designed to differentiate humans from automated senders during online transactions
E-mail Client
An e-mail program that is independent of any specific Web browser, and that you can use to send e-mail messages
GNU Privacy Guard
An open-source version of PGP, used for encrypting and decrypting e-mail messages, that does not use patented algorithms
Header
A block of information attached to a piece of data. The first part of a network packet.
IP address
A unique numerical address assigned to a computer or device on a network.
Mail Delivery Agent (MDA)
A e-mail server program that receives sent messages and delivers them to their proper destination mailbox.
Mail User Agent (MUA)
A messaging component used as a stand-alone application by a user
Message Transfer Agent (MTA)
A messaging component that routes, delivers, and receives e-mail.
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME)
A protocol that enables operating systems to map file name extensions to corresponding applications.
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
A small, handheld computer used for personal information management.The predecessor the the smartphone.
Blackhole List
A published list of IP addresses known to be sources of spam
Personal Information Management (PIM) Program
A tool used to schedule appointments and meetings, store contact information, and manage tasks.
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
A method of encrypting and decrypting e-mail messages. It can also be used to encrypt a digital signature.
Secure MIME
Secure version of MIME that adds encryption to MIME data.
Spam Filter
An e-mail client program that identifies and filters out spam messages before they reach the e-mail inbox.
Username
A unique name or number that identifies you when logging on to a computer system or online service.
Web-based E-mail
Free e-mail service from a provider such as Windows Live Hotmail or Yahoo in which you request a username.