A computer that connects two or more electronic mail systems (especially dissimilar mail systems on two different networks) and transfers messages between them.
Note: The mapping and translation can be quite complex, and can require a store-and-forward scheme whereby the message is received from one system completely before it is transmitted to the next system after suitable translations. [After Bahorsky]

A series of machine names used to direct electronic mail from one user to another. [Bahorsky]

1. Synonyms e-mail exploder, mail exploder.
2. A program that forwards e-mail to individuals at a (usually) unchanging e-mail address, even when the individuals change Internet service providers.

The software used to access and manage a user's electronic mail. [After Bahorsky]

A facility in which a message from an originating user is stored until the destination user requests delivery of that message.

Any one of a number of automated e-mail distribution programs that provide a forum for information exchange for professional, educational, and special interest groups.
Note: Subscribers yypost messages to the list address and messages are then distributed to all subscribers.

Synonym list server.

A computer that provides e-mail management and storage space for messages pertaining to a group of subscribers. [Bahorsky]

Synonym main lobe.

A distribution frame on one part of which the external trunk cables entering a facility terminate, and on another part of which the internal user subscriber lines and trunk cabling to any intermediate distribution frames terminate.
Note 1: The MDF is used to cross-connect any outside line with any desired terminal of the multiple cabling or any other outside line.… (Read More →)