smtp/POP and the internet

I've been trying to find out how to access email servers or files over the internet in c++, but with no luck. I don't know how to do it.I have been searching for a while now.Maybe DLL's? Or using calling windows functions?? I don't have a clue. Can anyone help me?? Or give me link or whatever. I would be very grateful. Thankyou.

If you don't know the mail exchange server for an address for the following

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nslookup -querytype=mx gmail.com

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but replace gmail.com with the domain for
whatever email address you want. You do this on Command Prompt, and cannot guarantee that it will work if it is not used properly.

try:

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telnet smtpservername portnumber

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Portnumber is 25 for SMTP. For POP, try:

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telnet popservername portnumber

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Portnumber is 110 for POP.

ok. I don't mean to sound dumb, but what do i do with that 'snippet'? Where do i put it in my program?? So, i just put in my code "nslookup -querytype=mx msn.com"?? Sorry, but i do not comprehend what you are trying to say.

Moved to networking forum.

Start by reading all the intro material in this forum.

You didn't really say which OS/Compiler you're using, or wether you're after some kind of "canned" solution, or wether you're interested in learning how to do this "from the ground up".

Also, try and respond quicker than once a month next time ;)

The first port of call for low level network programming is usually the "beej" tutorial.