Software Update: Ability Mail Server 2.15

The folks at Code-Crafters have released a new version of their Ability Mail Server. The program contains many functions to make it as pleasant as possible for the user: Ability Mail Server uses 128-bit SSL encryption and supports various protocols including SMTP, POP3, IMAP4 and LDAP. A spam filter, a virus scanner and the option of remote management of the mail server are also built in. The 4.67 megabyte program is here and is free to try for 30 days. The comprehensive list of features looks like this:

Main Features:

• SMTP – Receive and send mail. Secure your SMTP with options including SMTP Authentication, Tarpitting, IP transfer limits and hop count limits
• POP3 – Use almost any mail client to read and reply to your mail
• IMAP4 – Advanced, synchronized access to your mail, allowing easier control over your accounts from multiple locations
• WebMail – Fully customizable ‘hotmail-style’ access to your accounts via any web browser. Features include SPAM control, custom filters, POP3 Retrievals, address books, signatures, auto-responses and more
• Remote Admin – Remote access to your settings, user accounts and logs via any web browser
• 128-bit SSL – Secure access to your mail with 128-bit SSL encryption
• SPAM and RBL Protection – Reduce unwanted SPAM mails with our new SPAM detection and RBL server options
• Antivirus Protection – Protect users from viruses by integrating your mail server with almost any existing antivirus product
• Content Filtering – Set up rules to control your mail content, run applications, send new mail and much more
• POP3 Retrievals – Automatically download mails from other mail servers into local accounts
• LDAP – Allow users to access shared address book information and allow other software to query the server for existing users
• Mailing Lists – Send bulk mails to multiple email addresses and accounts. Opt-in mailing lists allow users to automatically add and remove themselves
• Auto-Responses – Automatically send an email in response to new incoming mail
• ODBC – Store and control vital user information using an ODBC database. Integrate your mail server with other applications and web scripts.

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