Even when POP3 should have retired a long time ago it is still a commonly used email system when it comes to home users and small companies, since many small companies keep their email hosting bundles with their web hosting. IMAP was introduced shortly after) and has become very popular as it gives more synchronised options for email functionality. Technology quickly moved on and POP3 became standard in 1988, which allows encrypted connection but is still functionality very limited, compared to today’s standards. The original POP (Post Office Protocol standard has been used widely since it was introduced in 1984. The systems and protocols that transmit and enable the functionally of email have evolved over time, and this blog takes a brief look at what some of the major changes have happened – starting with POP and IMAP, through to the latest Office 365 systems.
Most people and organisations take email for granted these days.
