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Internet Message Access Protocol [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A protocol for receiving and accessing messages from a server.

OBS

Because messages are stored on the server instead of locally, users must be connected to the mail server when they read messages.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Protocole de relève de boîte aux lettres électronique [qui] permet de conserver les messages sur le serveur de courrier afin, par exemple, de les consulter via le Web ou à partir de différents ordinateurs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
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