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| − | '''Electronic mail''', or '''e-mail''' for short, consists of messages sent over the [[Internet]]. E-mail can be sent and received via newer types of [[wireless]] phones, but that typically requires a specific e-mail account. [[Category:Telecommunications]] | + | '''Electronic mail''', or '''e-mail''' for short, consists of messages sent over the from one computer to another, typically over the [[Internet]]. E-mail can be sent and received via newer types of [[wireless]] phones, but that typically requires a specific e-mail account. [[Category:Telecommunications]] |
E-mail in its current form was invented in 1971 as part of the military's computer network - ARPANET (although similar forms of computer-to-computer | E-mail in its current form was invented in 1971 as part of the military's computer network - ARPANET (although similar forms of computer-to-computer | ||
Revision as of 21:11, August 24, 2011
Electronic mail, or e-mail for short, consists of messages sent over the from one computer to another, typically over the Internet. E-mail can be sent and received via newer types of wireless phones, but that typically requires a specific e-mail account.
E-mail in its current form was invented in 1971 as part of the military's computer network - ARPANET (although similar forms of computer-to-computer communications did exist before). Email addresses are in the form username@server
A great advantage of email is that it is very quick and cheap to send. However, this can also be a disadvantage, since criminals and confidence tricksters can send vast amounts of indiscriminate email for dubious or illegal purposes. This kind of bulk unwanted email is known as spam.
External Links
- Video Headline: Inbox Stress, Email definitely makes our lives easier but it can also stress us out. Find out how to cope.
