Computer software used for: the automated retrieval, processing and distribution of data found in formatted files or databases residing on a local computer or on a network such as a LAN or the Internet, in electronic mail (email) messages or through dedicated network connections; the automated creation and delivery of files based on retrieved data over a network on the local computer; the automated delivery of data over dedicated network connections or through electronic mail; the automated population of databases based on retrieved data; the management of files primarily used in conjunction with web servers; the management of web content