21. The system according to claim 1, further comprising an application resource object that coordinates the task of universal messaging, said task of universal messaging including the integration of email messages, facsimile messages, and voice messages into a common mailbox.
25. The system according to claim 21, wherein the task of universal messaging includes causing the system to perform at least one of the tasks of: a. retrieving at least one of a stored e-mail message, a stored voice mail message, or a stored facsimile message, wherein the stored e-mail message, the stored voice mail message, and the stored facsimile message may be stored in different sites; b. scheduling of delivery and storage of requested multimedia information; c. storing a message; d. printing a message; and e. forwarding a message.