[W/K] :: mail server

  mail server
       
          1.  A program that distributes files or
          information in response to requests sent via electronic
          mail.  Examples on the Internet include Almanac and
          netlib.  Mail servers are also used on Bitnet.
       
          In the days before Internet access was widespread and UUCP
          mail links were common, mail servers could be used to provide
          remote services which might now be provided via FTP or
          WWW.
       
          2.  (Or "mail hub") A computer used to store and/or
          forward electronic mail.
       
          (1995-05-05)