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Method and apparatus for minimizing storage of common attachment files in an e-mail communications server

  • US 20020065892A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2000
  • Published: 05/30/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of storing an e-mail communication containing an attachment file received in an e-mail server, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) searching a database of attachment files previously stored in the e-mail server for a copy of the attachment file from the received e-mail communication; and

    , if a copy of the attachment file is located in the e-mail server, (b) removing the attachment file from the e-mail communication; and

    (c) creating a link from the e-mail communication to the previously stored attachment file in the database.

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