Recipients

NetMail/3000 Menu Interface

Users Guide

Here you will be prompted to enter the ids of mailboxes to send the message to. Recipients of mail messages fall under three categories:

To:

Cc:

(Primary) Recipients: NetMail/3000 prompts for the primary recipients of each message first. At the “To:” prompt, you enter mail ids (or foreign mail addresses) of users to receive the message. These recipients will be listed first in the heading of the message sent to everyone. You may continue entering primary recipients, one per line - when you have no more primary recipients, either hit “RETURN” to proceed to the secondary recipients; or enter “//” to complete the processing of the message if there are no other recipients of the message.

You may also enter the name of a $SYSTEM, $PUBLIC, or private mailing (distribution) list here. All mail addresses on the list will then receive copies of the message.

(Secondary) Recipients: NetMail/3000 prompts for the secondary recipients of the mes- sage after all primary recipients have been entered. The secondary recipients are listed in the heading of the mail message under the “CC:” heading. “CC” comes from the business memorandum notation “carbon copy”, where there are primary recipients for a memo, as well as others who are listed so that they get copies of the correspondence, though they perhaps are not intended to take direct action on the item.

You may also enter the name of a $SYSTEM, $PUBLIC, or private mailing (distribution) list here. All mail addresses on the list will then receive copies of the message.

Bcc: (extraneous) Recipients: NetMail/3000 will send copies of the correspondence to all per- sons listed as “BCC” recipients, but their names will NOT appear in the heading of the mail message. This is known as a “Blind Carbon Copy”. This feature is often used to pro- vide informative copies of correspondence to superiors or administrative staff for filing. “Bcc” recipients are then provided a copy of this message, while any subsequent elec- tronic correspondence regarding the topic (i.e. if some other recipients respond to the mes- sage) will not automatically be sent to “Bcc” recipients.

You may also enter the name of a $SYSTEM, $PUBLIC, or private mailing (distribution) list here. All mail addresses on the list will then receive copies of the message.

At any time during the prompting process for recipients you may enter ‘//’ (or use the function key labelled “End List” (f1)), which will end the dialog and proceed to actually send the message you have just created. You may also enter ‘///’ (or use the function key labeled “CAN- CEL MESSAGE”) to cancel the entire message - this will lose any message text you have sup- plied as well as any recipients you have entered up to this point.

Note that if you enter ‘//’ before entering any recipients, or hit <RETURN> through all the prompts without providing any recipients, NetMail/3000 will ask you to confirm that it is OK to ‘forget’ this message (not send it to anyone) and return to the prompt. If you do not choose to do this, it will go back and prompt you for recipients again.

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NetMail/3000 specifications

HP NetMail/3000 was a pioneering messaging system designed primarily for the Hewlett-Packard 3000 series of computers. This innovative email system became popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s, providing users with a robust platform for electronic communication, data sharing, and collaboration within organizations.

One of the key features of HP NetMail/3000 was its user-friendly interface, which allowed even less technical users to navigate and utilize its capabilities effectively. The system supported a wide array of email functionalities, including sending and receiving messages, creating distribution lists, and managing folders. Users could also attach files effortlessly, making it easy to share documents and other resources.

Underlying the HP NetMail/3000 system was a set of advanced technologies that enabled its robust performance. Built on the MPE/iX operating system, it leveraged the strengths of HP’s proprietary architecture. The system utilized a client-server model, allowing multiple users to access their emails simultaneously without degradation in performance. This architecture also facilitated easier management of the mail server, as system administrators could perform tasks such as backups and upgrades without disrupting user access.

Another remarkable characteristic of HP NetMail/3000 was its integration capabilities with other applications. The messaging system could seamlessly connect with various data management systems, enabling users to pull in data and automate workflows. This integration made it possible to create dynamic email notifications based on database events and streamline business processes.

Security was also a focal point for HP NetMail/3000. The system supported user authentication, ensuring that only authorized personnel could access sensitive information. Furthermore, messages could be encrypted, protecting the privacy of the communications exchanged over the network.

In terms of storage, HP NetMail/3000 offered significant capabilities to manage large volumes of email data. Users could organize their messages efficiently, archiving important communications while maintaining quick access to frequently used emails.

Despite its eventual decline with the rise of more modern email platforms, HP NetMail/3000 was a crucial stepping stone in the evolution of electronic mail systems. Its features, performance, and integration capabilities helped lay the groundwork for the sophisticated communication tools we use today. The legacy of HP NetMail/3000 endures as an important chapter in the history of digital communication.