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Alternately there are options using scripting engines like PHP and PERL CGI.

Disadvantages

  • You need to locate a tool to facilitate sending the email from the server side and may need to configure the server to support this.
  • You may, depending on your selected solution, also need to know a little bit of programming.

Advantages

  • If the user does not have a default email program set up on their pc they will still be able to send emails.
  • There is greater security on the server side and spam bots have no way of snooping on your email and server information.
  • There is greater protection from viruses, even accidental viruses.