Just as most users have their favorite editors, most users have their favorite email program, or MUA. Red Hat Linux comes with a wide assortment of MUAs, ranging from text-based to completely graphical programs. A brief list of common Linux MUAs includes:
mail
mh
mutt
elm
PINE
emacs
exmh
xemacs
Netscape Messenger
The table below shows you screen samples of several common Linux MUAs.
Screen samples of common Linux MUAs
Description
The first UNIX MUA ever made, mail, is available for Linux. The mail MUA offers a no frills, bare-bone, user interface.
This program is perfect for use over low baud modems or low-bandwidth connections.
Using it does take some getting used to, as the commands can be somewhat cryptic.
PINE is a very common text-based MUA. It offers a built-in editor, newsgroups, and mail reader all in one
package. Even over slow connections, PINE is a powerful performer.
PINE is a very common text-based MUA. It offers a built-in editor, newsgroups, and mail reader all in one
package. Even over slow connections, PINE is a powerful performer.
Netscape Messenger is a common MUA, because it is integrated into the Netscape browser used under Linux.
Messenger offers "drag-and-drop" functionality, the ability to view attachments in-line, and HTML message editing.
The next lesson identifies the traits of SPAM.
Linux Email Agents - Quiz
Before you move on to the next lesson, click the Quiz link below to check your understanding of Linux email agents. Linux Email Agents - Quiz