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The first two emoticons used by their introducer, Scott Fahlman, were :-)
depicting a smiling face and :-( depicting a sad face.
Acronyms
Acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name. It may be in the form
of an abbreviation like HTML (HyperText Markup Language) or more than one letter from
some words like COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language). The use of acronyms became
popular with the concept of Short Message Service or SMS. Acronyms work like shorthand
for Internet users as it saves typing time. Some of the common acronyms used in Internet
communication are:
Acronym Meaning Acronym Meaning
LOL Laughing Out Loud F9 Fine
CU See You Pls Please
CUL8R See You Later Gr8 Great
BTW By The Way Abt About
FAQ Frequently asked Questions ASAP As Soon As Possible
OK Okay 4ever Forever
REFRESH
Internet is a computer network that connects hosts and end systems throughout the
world.
An Electronic mail or e-mail can be defined as the process of exchanging messages
electronically through a communication network by using computer.
You can read an e-mail received from your friend by clicking on it.
Emoticons represent your facial expressions.
An Acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name.
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