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Download Message: Allows you to save a copy of an email message to your own computer which will be stored as a distinct text file.

Short Message Service (SMS): The transmission of short alphanumeric text-messages to and from a mobile phone, fax machine and-or IP address. Messages must be no longer than 160 alphanumeric characters and contain no ima . . . View Full Definition

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP): IMAP is gradually replacing POP as the main protocol used by email clients in communicating with email servers. Using IMAP, an email client program can not only retrieve email but can also m . . . View Full Definition

Short Message Service Center (SMSC): The hardware device submitting the messages. Currently, SMSC devices support binary formats.

Welcome Message: Message sent automatically to new list members as soon as their email addresses are added successfully.

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP): A message control and error-reporting protocol between a host server and a gateway to the Internet. ICMP uses Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams, but the messages are processed by the IP softw . . . View Full Definition

Goodbye Message: An email message sent automatically to a list member who unsubscribes, acknowledging the request. Always include an option to resubscribe in case the unsubscribe was requested accidentally.

Delivered A Message: Usually means that a pin or pins came off the kickbacks to take out another pin or pins.

Download: The process of moving computer data from one location to another. Though the term is normally used to describe the transfer, or downloading, of data from the Internet, it is also used to des . . . View Full Definition

Error Message: A word or message that indicates to the user that an error has occurred with a program or device.