FreeSMTP.Net FAQ
 What is
FreeSMTP.Net?
FreeSMTP.Net is an extremely efficient .Net assembly for the creation and
sending of e-mail messages. Written in pure C#, FreeSMTP.Net is fully managed
and incredibly fast. It is totally object oriented and flat out the easiest way
to create and send Internet e-mail.
Who
produces FreeSMTP.Net?
FreeSMTP.Net is produced by Quiksoft. Quiksoft has been specializing in e-mail
tools for developers for over 5 years. Our e-mail tools are among the best in
the industry and our experience is second to none.
What
can I expect from a "free" product?
We can't speak for other free products, but we can tell you that FreeSMTP.Net is
totally rock-solid. FreeSMTP.Net is built on the cumulative experience of many
years of e-mail component development. It is top quality software.
Why is
FreeSMTP.Net free?
We are providing FreeSMTP.Net as a way to introduce Quiksoft to developers of
all levels. In addition to a full line of tools for e-mail developers, Quiksoft
produces EasyMail .Net Edition, the commercial version of FreeSMTP.Net, packed with additional features.
We are banking on the success of your applications and hope that someday you
return to us to purchase other, or more advanced products. For more information
on Quiksoft's e-mail tools for developers, click here.
Can I
distribute FreeSMTP.Net with my applications?
Generally you can distribute the FreeSMTP.Net assembly with your applications
provided that the applications are not distributed or sold for profit. There are
some restrictions, so please read the
license agreement for the final word. If
you need to distribute your application for commercial purposes, you should
purchase EasyMail .Net Edition, the commercial version of FreeSMTP.Net. See below.
I have
heard about a commercial version of FreeSMTP.Net. What exactly is it?
The commercial version of FreeSMTP.Net is Quiksoft's
EasyMail .Net Edition. The current version of EasyMail
.Net Edition includes more
features, enhanced support and commercial distribution rights.
Click here for a comparison...
Is
EasyMail .Net Edition compatible with FreeSMTP.Net? Will I have to change my
code if I upgrade?
The SMTP component of EasyMail .Net Edition is 100% compatible with code written
for FreeSMTP.Net. If you switch from FreeSMTP.Net to the more advanced
EasyMail .Net Edition, you will have to make three simple changes to your project:
- Remove the project reference to the FreeSMTP.Net assembly, and add a
reference to EasyMail .Net Edition assembly.
- Change your "using" or "Imports" directive to identify to the new
namespace.
- Add a line to your code which specifies the license key you will receive
when you license EasyMail .Net Edition. i.e.
License.Key="Your
Company/89723459872345".
How do
I purchase EasyMail.Net, the commercial version of FreeSMTP.Net?
Licenses for EasyMail .Net Edition are available for purchase from the Quiksoft online ordering system.
Does
Quiksoft offer other .Net e-mail products, such as POP3 or IMAP4?
Yes, EasyMail
.Net Edition contains SMTP, POP3, IMAP4 and Parse assemblies.
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