The CSNET information server: automatic document distribution using electronic mail

1. Introductio n The CSNET Information Server, generally known simply as the "Info Server", is a suite o f programs developed over the past three years to allow users of electronic mail networks to request electronic documents using a simple query language . Users mail their queries to a well-know n electronic mail address where the query is processed and the desired documents are electronicall y mailed to the requesting party .