From 440bf60a7a008b5e518ac0031d4fd5714db1590b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vincent Richard Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:34:51 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated README. --- README | 30 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README b/README index 6921ceac..7db9175c 100644 --- a/README +++ b/README @@ -1,2 +1,30 @@ -TODO +VMime is a powerful C++ class library for working with RFC-822 and MIME messages +and Internet messaging services like IMAP, POP or SMTP. + +With VMime you can parse, generate and modify messages, and also connect to store +and transport services to receive or send messages over the Internet. The library +offers all the features to build a complete mail client. + +Key Features +------------ + +* it is free software! GNU GPL license (Commercial licenses available!) +* fully RFC-compliant implementation +* object-oriented and modular design +* very easy-to-use (intuitive design) +* well documented code +* very high reliability +* maximum portability + +Features Overview +----------------- + +* RFC-2822 and multipart messages +* aggregate documents and embedded objects +* 8-bit MIME and encoded word extensions +* full support for attachments +* POP3, IMAP, SMTP, maildir and sendmail +* SSL/TLS security layer and X.509 certificates (using GNU TLS) +* SASL authentication (using GNU SASL) +