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E-mail—An 9
Introduction
Goal Glimpse
E-mail Emoticons and Acronyms
The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that enables the sharing of
information and communication across the world. In previous chapters, we covered various
services provided by the Internet. In this chapter, we will focus specifically on e-mail services.
E-mail services are different from traditional telephone systems and share some similarities with
the postal system.
E-MAIL
Electronic mail, or e-mail, is a way of sending and receiving messages electronically through a
communication network using a computer. In addition to messages, e-mail allows us to share
documents, multimedia files, and program files. To use e-mail, you need to register with an
e-mail service provider.
Features of E-mail
E-mail offers several features, including:
The ability to attach files to your messages.
The ability to store information like messages and contact lists.
The ability to send Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) type files.
Tech Tweak
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) is an Internet standard to expand the capabilities
of e-mail. It was invented by Bell Communications in 1991 to send audio, video, images, and
application programs as attachments in e-mail.
Advantages of using E-Mail
E-mail offers several advantages, including:
You can send an e-mail anytime and from anywhere in the world.
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