

			  JBiff -- Java Biff
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Java-based version of xbiff. JBiff reads its data off a POP(3)
server. When JBiff is started it regularly contact the POP server and
beeps when new mail has arrived. It shows the number of messages
currently on the POP server at the bottom of the
window. Control-clicking in the window shows a configuration panel
which allows to change the user, host, password and
frequency. Single-clicking shows a box with all headers.

This version is based on jbiff written by Derek Gottfrid
(http://www.teleport.com/~derek/). It adds:

 - indication of number of mails waiting on POP server
 - listing of headers by single-clicking on the JBiff window
 - extension (MailResource) to allow access to a number of other mail
   resources (e.g. file, IMAP)


Arguments can be seen by starting 'java JBiff -help'.

The subjects of all mail currently on the pop server can be looked at
by clicking with the mouse on JBiff's window. A control-mouse-click
displays a configuration dialog.







Feb. 19, 1998

Bela Ban
CS Dept Cornell University
4114 Upson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14850
bba@cs.cornell.edu


