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Introduction to email.

P K Downes1

  • 1Kelvin House Dental Practice, Whitstable, Kent, UK.

British Dental Journal
|April 17, 2007
PubMed
Summary
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Email, a computer-based messaging system, has become essential for internet use. Its low cost, widespread accessibility, and ease of use ensure its continued popularity despite challenges like spam.

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Internet Applications

Background:

  • Email has evolved over 40 years into a vital internet application.
  • It is more widely accessed than any other internet service.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the advantages of email compared to other communication methods.
  • To explain the functionality of email.
  • To explore alternative internet-based communication methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of email's historical development.
  • Analysis of email's features and benefits.
  • Comparison with other internet communication tools.

Main Results:

  • Email offers significant advantages in cost, universality, and ease of use.

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  • Despite issues like spam and viruses, email remains a preferred communication tool.
  • Email is a foundational internet application.
  • Conclusions:

    • Email's enduring popularity stems from its core benefits.
    • Understanding email's function is key to appreciating its role online.
    • The internet offers diverse communication channels beyond email.