Reading: Email

Topics to Look For¶

• SMTP
• HELO/EHLO
• MAIL
• RCPT
• DATA
• POP
• IMAP
• Headers
• Attachments

Reading¶

• Peterson & Davie, 6th ed: 9.1 - Electronic Mail
• Afternerd: SMTP Protocol Explained
• HowStuffWorks: How E-mail Works — Relative to the previous link, this mainly adds discussions of client-facing protocols (POP and IMAP)… and obsolete information about free email services and email etiquette…