I am assigned the task of developing a Java Mail application. I have a web server(Tomcat) and the client interfaces need to be developed. Where and how do i begin.I am using a proxyserver for connection to the internet. Can somebody explain how will the architecture be like. In the very first place, i am getting confused with two different things. If i say, send email to hotmail account, wht steps do i need to take care in order to enable my server to send the msg across. Please help me to begin!!! Jayashree