Looking for a clear description of SMTP.

rozen@ix.netcom.com Sat, 21 December 1996 06:08 UTC

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Subject: Looking for a clear description of SMTP.
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Hello!
Does anyone where I can find a clear description of SMTP? I have found
the original (1982) documentation. However, I don't like the way it is
written (it isn't clear enough).  Thus, I am looking for something
more understandable.

Thank you very much for your time.