Disclosed is a system for accessing a folder of messages in a mail server, such as an inbox folder, outbox folder, draft message folder, etc. This disclosed system is especially suited for "offline" type protocols, such as POP3. A client computer establishes a first connection with a mail server including...http://www.google.se/patents/US5951636?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5951636 - Accessing a post office system from a client computer using applets