1: no, yes 2: yes, e.g. use the jboss esb which has a 'mail poller' or write one yourself View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4105836#4105836 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4105836