The default editor used for elm e-mail at Rivier College is emacs . You can e-mail more than one person at a time a couple of ways. To create an alias in elm is a little trickier. You could sign up with HotMail for e-mail service if you would like a fancier interface. E-mail is probably the most widely used internet service.
Groups of people can talk at each person's convenience.
The recipient doesn't need to be home and, since it is written, there is a lower chance of misunderstanding. We will use it extensively in our class to facilitate learning and interaction among students.