Net.Dreams has released a W*API pulg-in called Remote Mail 1.0 that makes remote browser viewing of e-mail possible from MacOS web servers. According to Net.Dreams:
"Now Mac OS Web servers can provide a seamless bridge to any POP3 email system on the Internet with an easy to use, customizable W*API-based plug-in. End-users can read and process their email without any special configuration or client software, simply by pointing their browser to a Remote Mail-enabled Web page.
Remote Mail 1.0 is easy to administer and use. End-users simply enter their email address and password to read and respond to their email from any browser that accepts cookies. No special client software or session configuration is needed. Administrators can completely change the look and feel of any page generated by Remote Mail with basic HTML editing.
Administrators can limit the mail server accessed by a particular Remote Mail-powered page to an organization's own email system. Remote Mail can also be configured to access any POP3 mail system on the Internet. Support for MIME attachments is integrated into Remote Mail, along with wide support for 8-bit character sets."
Remote Mail can be used with WebSTAR, WebTEN and Quid Pro Quo servers. Remote Mail requires the use of any W*API 1.2-compatible Web server running on a 68K, PPC or G3 Macintosh, and works with any browser that accepts cookies to access any POP3 mail server that supports the optional TOP command.
Remote Mail is priced at $249, with more information available at Net.Dreams's web site. A demo is also available.
The Mac Observer Spin: This is an important release for Mac web masters. Browser-read e-mail is becoming more and more important, especially to people who travel, and use e-mail at the home and office.
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