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Technique for managing messages

  • US 20060221988A1
  • Filed: 03/29/2005
  • Published: 10/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing messages stored in a messaging system, the method comprising:

  • determining whether a quantity of messages designated for deletion within a current data container exceeds a predetermined threshold;

    calculating a first amount of time required to delete the messages designated for deletion;

    calculating a second amount of time required to copy messages not designated for deletion in the current data container to a new data container; and

    selectively deleting the messages designated for deletion or copying messages the messages not designated for deletion to the new data container based at least in part on the calculated first and second amounts of time.

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