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Reducing data storage requirements on mail servers

  • US 20040024810A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2002
  • Published: 02/05/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for reducing data storage requirements of a mail server, the method comprising the steps of:

  • storing a single copy of an incoming message addressed to multiple recipients as a shared message on the mail server; and

    copying reference messages to respective recipients of the incoming message, which reference messages refer to the shared message.

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