MERAK Mail Server For Windows NT/9X
Copyright (c) 2000 IceWarp Software. All rights reserved.

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Description Standard Version
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MERAK is a very powerful, safe, fast and completely full featured mail server fo
r Windows NT/9X. Supports SMTP/ESMTP/POP3/IMAP4 protocols,
working SSL Web Administration (option to have separate domain admins), Self Use
r Configuration, full support for external ANTIVIRUS system, 
DNS Query tool, Mail Notification Tool, Windows NT User integration, disk space 
monitor, user command line manager, remote command 
controlling, online remote log monitoring, powerfull list server and much more. 
Mail server supports multiple domains, rich account 
settings, auto-responders, aliases, mailing lists, executables, virtual domains,
 full MX resolving, scheduling, logging, remote 
administration, forwarding, direct SMS support, static routes, remote accounts, 
domain pop, Anti Spam Index which can be used also 
against mail bombing and much more. MERAK is recognized to be one of the fastest
 and safest mail servers on the market today referring 
to the mail server speed benchmark. 



Description PRO Version
=======================
The professional version has all the features of the standard version plus it ha
s also the support for over 100.000 accounts 
for each domain. It's faster then ever and it's the mail server to use for a lar
ge company or an ISP who wants the fastest and safest 
system around. For more details see the description of the standard version. The
 professional package includes the PRO version, one standard 
version, SSL support and full featured web server which handles CGI/PERL/PHP and
 virtual domains. It's one of the most powerful mail 
servers in the world.


Installation
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Automatic Installation
----------------------
Run setup.exe and follow the instructions. When a previous version of MERAK is a
lready 
installed you don't have to do anything. It will use the old settings and will r
ewrite
the old files.

Manual Service Installation
---------------------------
1. If run on Windows NT install the desired services by the following method.
If you're not sure which service to install, install all of them.
In the command line type:
> POP3 /Install
> SMTP /Install
> CONTROL /Install 
A result message will appear.
If you want to uninstall the services put the /Uninstall parameter instead of th
e /Install.

2. Run Config.exe and configure the mail server. See merak.hlp for more informat
ion.

3. The HTML web based files should be located in the html directory in the mail 
server directory.



License
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Copyright Notice
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Copyright (c) 2000 IceWarp Software. All rights reserved.

Windows 95/98 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.


Warranty Disclaimer
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THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE FURTHER DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF TH
E
USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT AND DOCUMENTATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. 
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE
, OR
OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF THE AUTHOR OF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILI
TY 
OF SUCH DAMAGES.

License Agreement
-----------------

You should carefully read the following terms and
conditions before using this software.  YOUR USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LICENSE
AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY.

Evaluation and Registration
---------------------------

This version of MERAK is an expiring shareware copy. 
Subject to the terms below, you are hereby licensed to use this 
software for evaluation purposes without charge.

If you continue using MERAK Mail Server beyond a 30-day period, you are required
 to
register the product.

After registering, you will receive a license number with a license key which wi
ll 
make the program fully registered. This key is PERSONAL and you are not allowed 
to 
distribute it further.

Provided that you verify that you are distributing the Shareware
Version, you are hereby licensed to make as many copies of as you
wish, give EXACT copies of the original version to anyone and
distribute the software and documentation in its unmodified form
via electronic means.

You are specifically prohibited from distributing the software
and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise)
without prior written permission.



Contact
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IceWarp Software
E-mail: info@merakmail.com
Web: www.merakmail.com
Tel: +42(0603)707613
Fax: +1(240)5254912
