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+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)
+