Java developers understand Web- or Swing-based applications, but what about email-based applications? The Jakarta Project offers the JAMES mail server as a framework for this new concept in application development. In this article, Serge Knystautas explores how JAMES can open a new development world. (2,000 words; October 26, 2001)
In this article, Tony Loton shows the first steps on the road to building Java-based email applications. If you fancy building your own email client to replace Microsoft Outlook, or a Web-based email system to rival Hotmail, this is the place to start. And for a different perspective on JavaMail's possibilities, Tony presents a novel talking-email client application. (3,000 words; October 26, 2001)
The Java Mail API, one of the latest standard extension APIs from Sun, should equally benefit client- and server-side application developers, with its platform- and protocol-independent mail/messaging solution. This article touches on some of the highlights of this API, demonstrating its ease of use and robust capabilities. (2,000 words)
JavaMail storage providers lack direct SSL connection support, but luckily, the JSSE API provides support for SSL or TLS network connections. This tip combines the functionality of a JavaMail framework with an SSL socket factory from JSSE and uses secure connections to POP3, IMAP, and NNTP mail storages. (1,000 words; August 31, 2001)
