Mail Server Tools

DeskNow Lite is a mail and collaboration server. In addition to standard SMTP and POP3, it offers Web-based collaboration tools such as advanced Web mail with spam filtering, document management to let users store and share documents online, unlimited Web calendars with sharing and combined views, shared address book and message boards. You can also use your existing ISP instead of the built-in mail server capabilities. Despite the many features, DeskNow is remarkably easy to us, thanks to the well designed and user-friendly interface that allows you to understand and use the system in a matter of minutes. The initial configuration wizard will guide you through the setup and you will have a fully functional collaboration server up and running in about 5 minutes. It even includes a Java based instant messenger that allows you to chat with other users that are currently logged in. The free Lite version can be upgraded to the Professional version (commercial), which adds secure instant messaging, access from Palm, PocketPC and WAP devices, access to remote files as a network drive, and more. If you are looking for a collaboration server, this is one of the first you should try!

Mercury/32 is a Windows mail server with special support for the Novell NetWare environment. The program consists of multiple modules that can be activated depending on your needs. Mercury/32 comes with a long list of advanced features and is extremely standards-compliant, supporting the major Internet mail-related protocols and has special features designed for use in dialup environments. The program is fairly complex and is best suited for more advanced users or network administrators. Full documentation is included.

Mail Enable Standard (Free Personal Version) is a mail server for Windows NT/2000/XP. It supports SMTP and POP3, an unlimited amount of email addresses, domains, groups and mailing lists. It comes with powerful relay control options, SMTP authentication, APOP authentication and several anti-spam measures. The program makes uses of the MMC console, thereby integrates into Windows. All the configurations are available from an easy to use interface and can be cerified, using the built in diagnostic utility.

ArGoSoft Mail Server is fully functional STMP/POP3/Finger server for Windows , which will let you turn your computer into the email system. It s very compact, takes only about 1Mb of disk space, does not have any specific memory requirements, and it s very easy to use. ArGoSoft Mail Server supports unlimited number of accounts, and SMTP authentication. It relays the messages directly to Mail exchangers, bypassing your ISP. This free version is intended for personal use and does not support multiple Ip addresses. More advanced shareware versions are also available.

PostCast Server is a free server program that enables you to send messages directly from your computer. When you install it, it turns your computer into outgoing mail server, using your modem connection. This is a perfect solution for sending newsletters, distributing messages to different mailing lists, sending notifications to your customers, as well as for sending individual messages. You can use it instead of the SMTP server of your Internet Service Provider.

RevilloC MailServer is a basic local mail server that allows you to send and collect mail through a singler location , even if using multiple accounts and PCs. The program acts as a local SMTP and POP server, you set it up to collect the mail from your ISPs email account on a specified interval and can then pick it up by connection to RevilloC MailServer, rather than your remote ISP account. The same works with sending mail. RevilloC MailServer also acts as a proxy server, allowing you to share your internet connection with networked PCs.