TOPS-10/TOPS-20 DECmail/MS Manual

This manual describes the DECmail/MS system, which allows TOPS-10 and TOPS-20 users to send, receive, file, retrieve, edit, and discard electronic mail. The system adheres to the RFC822 standard for mail format.

Key Content

• Getting Started: Basic keyboard usage, how to start the system, and introductory commands for reading and sending mail.
• Managing Messages: Detailed guides on reading, sending, replying, forwarding, and managing message files.
• System Customization: Instructions for tailoring the DECmail/MS environment, defining message header items, establishing aliases and address lists, and using command files.
• Error Handling: Information on troubleshooting and repairing damaged message files.
• Reference: Comprehensive command lists with explanations, level (Top, Read, Send), and corresponding section references.

This document is organized into seven chapters and two appendices, covering everything from basic user operations to advanced configuration of the mailing environment.