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You've Got Mail!: Understanding How E-Mail Works
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Roman, Harry T. – Tech Directions, 2007
Conceptually, e-mail is not a whole lot different from regular postal mail ("snail mail"), except that it is much faster. E-mail requires three things: (1) a personal computer; (2) a telephone or communication line; and (3) an Internet provider (e-mail service account). This article provides details on how it works--plus some research activities…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Computers, Telecommunications, Internet