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We  have already  learnt Internet is  a vast computer  network  that  links other  smaller
            computer networks worldwide.

            It has various uses. In this chapter, we will learn about the most popular use of the Internet
            i.e. E-mail.




                     WHAT IS E-MAIL?

            E-mail stands for electronic mail. It is used to send messages to multiple people, sitting at
            different geographical locations, within a few seconds. It is a fast and convenient way of
            correspondence. We can also send or receive pictures, audios and videos with an E-mail.

            They are called attachments.

            ADVANTAGES OF AN E-MAIL

            E-mails have various advantages, some of which are:

               An e-mail can be sent anytime and from anywhere in the world.

               An e-mail can be sent to many people at a time.
               An e-mail can be easily forwarded to anyone without typing it again.

               Sending an e-mail is fast in comparison to traditional mail.
               Music, images or any other computer file can be shared with anyone by using e-mail.

                If an e-mail does not reach its destination in the first attempt, the mail server automatically
              sends it again.

                If an e-mail is not delivered, you receive an e-mail explaining why the e-mail could not
              be delivered.



                     E-MAIL ADDRESS                                       Free email service providers


            To use e-mail services, we need to create an e-mail account. We can send and receive
            messages from an e-mail account. Some of the most popular websites that provide the
            facility to create free e-mail accounts.

               www.gmail.com           www.rediffmail.com          www.yahoo.com            www.hotmail.com

            There is a specific format for e-mail addresses that includes a username and domain name
            which is separated by @ (pronounced as ‘at’). The username is different for every e-mail
            but the domain name remains the same for all the people using the same mail server.

            For example:
                                                                         Domain name
                                                     xyz@gmail.com

                                    Username


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