The Internet

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receiving a message. Sending an e-mail message
halfway around the world can arrive at its destination within a minute or two.
In comparison, a letter can take from a few days to a couple of weeks, according
to the distance it travels. Furthermore, e-mail is inexpensive. The cost of
connection to the Internet is relatively cheaper than that of cable television.
Evidently e-mail is both time-saving and cost-effective.

Discussion groups are a great way to interact with others in the world
and to expand the knowledge of one's horizon. The response is instantaneuos
just like the telephone except it is non-verbal (typed). Discussion groups are
on-line services that make use of non-verbal communication in the interest of
the user. Services can range from tutor sessions to chat-lines where people
just want to mingle. Communication through the Internet is a way of meeting new
people. There is no racial judgement in meeting on the Internet because
physical appearance is not ...

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