Abstract:
We developed a new email client which runs on
the browser and is not dependent on a particular server, based
on the Unhosted web application architecture. The client can
connect to any standard mail server directly from the browser,
using IMAP and SMTP protocols so that the user is not limited
to the webmail clients provided by various email service
providers. As our client runs in a browser, it is independent of
the operating system. It provides a uniform user experience on
any mail system. As a part of our unhosted email client, we have
developed a browser extension to allow HTML5 clients to
connect to IMAP and SMTP servers. Using this extension,
developers may introduce new e-mail clients which are both
server and operating system independent. Our client application
also provides offline features so that the user can load the
application and read/create mail even if he/she is not currently
connected to the Internet.
