Extending the Capability to Your JavaMail API
The JavaMail API was designed to be as extensible as possible. Other protocols not supplied with WebLogic Server 8.1, such as the POP3 or the Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP), can be implemented through various third-party providers.
The POP3 protocol in particular is a commonly used protocol not included in JavaMail version 1.1.3 and subsequently WebLogic Server 8.1. If you want to use it, you have three options: upgrade your JavaMail API to the latest version (recommended), use the Sun POP3 extension, or install a third-party extension.
Upgrading Your JavaMail API Version
If you're going to be using the POP3 protocol, I recommend you upgrade the JavaMail API to version 1.3. Users have reported ...
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