How can I learn more about SMTP?

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From: Andy Lieberman
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 1989 23:39

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Is there some sort of spec available with all the details
of SMTP?  I am interested mostly in the protocol itself,
but would also like to learn more about how it fits into
the whole world of e-mail (i.e., how widely is it used,
what are some competing protocols, etc.).

Thanks in advance,
Andy Lieberman
Library Systems Office

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