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| − | '''Electronic mail''', or '''e-mail''' for short, consists of messages sent over the [[ | + | '''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]] |
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 00:03, December 10, 2009
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.
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
External Links
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