Glossary

base entry

The name of an LDAP search base.

bcc

To blind-copy a message. The acronym bcc means blind carbon copy.

blind-copy

To copy a message, so that the address that are blind-copied do not appear in the delivered message.

cc

To copy a message. The acronym cc means carbon copy. This term originates from when people used carbon paper to create copies of messages.

distinguished name

A name that uniquely identifies a user in an LDAP directory.

expunge

To remove permanently from a folder the messages that you deleted.

filter

A tool that you use to perform actions automatically on your incoming and outgoing email. For example, you can create a filter that automatically moves email that you receive from a particular address to a particular folder.

IMAP

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP). Servers that use IMAP receive and store your messages.

IMAP namespace

A directory where your messages are stored.

LDAP

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). A protocol that enables users to access contact information over a network.

mail spool

The mbox format stores your messages in one large file. This files is called a mail spool.

maildir

An email format that stores your messages in individual files.

mbox

An email format that stores your messages in one large file. Ximian Evolution uses this format.

mh

An email format that stores your messages in individual files.

POP

Post Office Protocol (POP). Servers that use POP store your messages until you log in.

search base

A location in an LDAP server that is the starting point for an LDAP search.

sendmail

A program that sends email.

SMTP

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Servers that use SMTP forward messages to another server, which sends the message.

SSL

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). A secure protocol for information transfer across a network.

TLS

Transport Layer Security (TLS). A secure protocol for information transfer across a network.

virtual folder

A tool that you can use to organize your messages, where you use one folder to view messages that are located in several folders.