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How can you automatically upload files to a Sharepoint 2010 Document Library

We are currently running Sharepoint 2010 on a Server 2008 Standard Server

I'm looking for a way to upload files to a document library automatically. Here's the scenario, we have a program that generates reports daily and they are then stored in a network share. Is there a way for Sharepoint to monitor this network shared folder and automatically pull new files into a document library?

I've already done some preliminary research and found the following article but it would appear I need to have Server 2008 R2.
http://www.networksteve.com/index.php/2010/09/automatically-uploading-files-from-file-server-to-sharepoint-using-the-file-classification-infrastructure-fci/

I've also tried using a Sharepoint Workspace but that doesn't create a traditional folder on my file server that the program can save files to.

On a side note, the program that generates the files automatically can email them as well. Can files be uploaded to Sharepoint via email?

If anyone has any ideas or workarounds please let me know.
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Where exactly would I find the email settings for a list? Are there no email capabilities for a Document Library?

I'm looking at the List Settings page and see no settings for email at all. I am logged in as an Administrator with full access.
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One more thing I forgot to mention, of course the account that is generating the files will need the proper access to the SharePoint Document Library.
Thank you both for the information you have provided. As it turns out we will be using both Email and access via UNC path to automate uploading files to our Sharepoint Document Libraries.