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17 The actual implementation of the proposed changes will follow-up this thesis. Here solutions are identified, described, discussed, and recommended but not implemented. I have been working in the code and have fixed bugs during the time I worked on the thesis, though. 17 The actual implementation of the proposed changes will follow-up this thesis. Here solutions are identified, described, discussed, and recommended but not implemented. I have been working in the code and have fixed bugs during the time I worked on the thesis, though.
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21 This document is primary written with an audience of \masqmail\ developers and developers of other mail transfer agents in mind. But users of \masqmail\ and everyone who is interested in email systems in general may find this thesis an interesting literature too. 21 This document is primary written with an audience of \masqmail\ developers and developers of other mail transfer agents in mind. But users of \masqmail\ and everyone who is interested in email systems in general may find this thesis an interesting literature, too.
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23 However, at least basic knowledge about \unix\ and C programming is a prerequisite for chapters three, four, and five. \person{Kernighan} and \person{Pike}'s ``The \NAME{UNIX} Programming Environment'' \cite{kernighan84} is a valuable source to gain information about \unix. Programming in the C language is best learned from \person{Kernighan} and \person{Ritchie}'s ``The C Programming Language'' \cite{k&r}. 23 However, at least basic knowledge about \unix\ and C programming is a prerequisite for chapters three, four, and five. \person{Kernighan} and \person{Pike}'s ``The \NAME{UNIX} Programming Environment'' \cite{kernighan84} is a valuable source to gain information about \unix. Programming in the C language is best learned from \person{Kernighan} and \person{Ritchie}'s ``The C Programming Language'' \cite{k&r}.
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34 The document consists of six chapters, each covering a delimited part of the overall topic and building upon the content and results of previous chapters. The first three chapters lead into the topic and create a solid base where the second part builds upon. The chapters four and five form the central part of the thesis as they focus on \masqmail. 34 The document consists of six chapters, each covering a delimited part of the overall topic and building upon the content and results of previous chapters. The first three chapters lead into the topic and create a solid base where the second part builds upon. The chapters four and five form the central part of the thesis as they focus on \masqmail.
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36 Chapter 1 \textbf{introduces} \masqmail\ to the reader. It presents the properties, goals, advantages, and problems of the program. Basic concepts of the email technology are also described and later assumed to be known. 36 Chapter 1 \textbf{introduces} \masqmail\ to the reader. It presents the properties, goals, advantages, and problems of the program. Basic concepts of the email technology are also described and later assumed to be known.
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38 Chapter 2 \textbf{analyzes the market} of electronic communication and email. This chapter gives sound reasons for the sense of future development of \masqmail\ by showing that email will remain an important technology in the future. It tries to identify future trends too. 38 Chapter 2 \textbf{analyzes the market} of electronic communication and email. This chapter gives sound reasons for the sense of future development of \masqmail\ by showing that email will remain an important technology in the future. It tries to identify future trends, too.
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40 Chapter 3 \textbf{deals with mail transfer agents} (\MTA{}s) which are the most important entities of the email transport structure. \MTA{}s are defined, classified, and the most important ones are presented and compared. 40 Chapter 3 \textbf{deals with mail transfer agents} (\MTA{}s) which are the most important entities of the email transport structure. \MTA{}s are defined, classified, and the most important ones are presented and compared.
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42 Chapter 4 \textbf{focuses on \masqmail's present and future}. It is the core of the thesis. Requirements are identified and lead to a list of pending work tasks. Then possible strategies for future development are discussed. 42 Chapter 4 \textbf{focuses on \masqmail's present and future}. It is the core of the thesis. Requirements are identified and lead to a list of pending work tasks. Then possible strategies for future development are discussed.
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93 and \person{Hans-J\"org Schaaf} 93 and \person{Hans-J\"org Schaaf}
94 (in alphabetical order) had a look at my thesis and returned comments and suggestions---each one was valuable. Thank you all. 94 (in alphabetical order) had a look at my thesis and returned comments and suggestions---each one was valuable. Thank you all.
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96 Not to forget is everyone who discussed with me on mailing lists and in private communication, and my family for backing me. 96 Not to forget is everyone who discussed with me on mailing lists and in private communication, and my family for backing me.
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98 There is also an institution that needs to be praised: The \name{W\"urttembergische Landesbibliothek} in Stuttgart; it was the most productive place to work and the most impressive one too. 98 There is also an institution that needs to be praised: The \name{W\"urttembergische Landesbibliothek} in Stuttgart; it was the most productive place to work and the most impressive one, too.
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102 But the most support I did receive from \person{Lydi}. I am deeply grateful for your patience and sacrifice during the last months; for your motivation and encouragement; and for the ease I found in your arms. \quad Thank you! 102 But the most support I did receive from \person{Lydi}. I am deeply grateful for your patience and sacrifice during the last months; for your motivation and encouragement; and for the ease I found in your arms. \quad Thank you!
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