Computers Simplified®, 7th Edition

Chapter 11. Communicating Online

The Internet offers you a number of ways to communicate with other people, including e-mail messages and instant messages.

Introduction to E-Mail

E-mail is the Internet system that enables you to electronically exchange messages with other Internet users anywhere in the world.

E-Mail Advantages

The e-mail system is nearly universal because anyone who can access the Internet has an e-mail address. E-mail is fast because messages are generally delivered within a few minutes — sometimes a few seconds — after being sent. E-mail is convenient because you can send messages at any time of day, and your recipient does not need ...