A method and system for synchronizing files shared by members of a distributed workgroup through electronic mail. Electronic mail having a synchronization command embedded in multipurpose internet mail extensions is generated when a workgroup member revises a workgroup file and is sent to the other workgroup...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6662212?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6662212 - Synchronization of a virtual workspace using E-mail extensions
Synchronization of a virtual workspace using E-mail extensions