Editor's review
This is a mail server software.
Fast Mail Server is a SMTP/POP3 server program. The program can run as a Windows NT service. Thus, unattended operation of this SMTP/POP3 mail application is possible. Configuration is easily done with the simple user interface available. On the left part of it you get all the groups of set up details. For example, when you choose SMTP gateways, you will get a page in the main area that lists the available gateways and you can simply add or remove the gateways for your mail operations. You can have multiple SMTP gateways in your server if you travel a lot with your laptop. You can choose a suitable gateway that you can connect to easily. This allows you to deliver your email through one of these, even though your mail server is unable to reach the destination. You could use this program as corporate mail server or a standalone SMTP relay for your laptop. Other such settings you can choose include logging, security. authentication, IP range lists, RBLservers, SMTP options, message queues, time outs, server replies, POP3 options, etc.
Any mail client like Outlook, Netscape Mail or Eudora can be used to send email using this server. The tool being compliant with any mail clients using SMTP and POP3 protocols, you get a wide choice in using a mail client. Mailing list management is an important feature that helps mail operations. Typically direct mailing is often necessary to promote business. Using this feature you can actually use this server as a mass mailer. You can create as many parameterized mailing lists as needed. On the receive side, SPAM tools available keeps unwanted messages controlled. Effectiveness of such tool can only be determined after use for some time. It is thus necessary to try in out in work situation for significant amount of time.
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