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ELECTRONIC MAIL
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Electronic Mail (E-mail)
A facility which allows text messages and computer files (attachments), to be transferred between computers.
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Internal E-mail
o Computers are linked by cable and/or dedicated telephone lines.
o E-mail messages can be passed between computers linked to the LAN.
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External E-mail
Computers are linked through the telephone network.
Messages can be passed between computers anywhere in the world.
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Advantages of E-mail
o Available 24 hours a day.
o Calls charged at local telephone rate.
o E-mail messages can be transmitted within seconds.
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Advantages of E-mail
o Computer files can be ‘attached’ to e-mail messages.
o One message can be sent simultaneously to any number of recipients.
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E-mail Facilities
o Compose and send simple messages.
o Compose and send message + attachment – draft reports etc.
o Reply to messages received.
o Forward messages to others.
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Internet E-mail
o Available through the Internet – Hotmail and Yahoo Mail.
o E-mail account can be accessed from any computer linked to the Internet.