This page takes a look at one of the fundamental applications and uses of the Internet - Electronic Mail. This is a key skill to master if you want to make good use of the Internet.
Electronic mail is one of the fundamental features of the Internet.
E-mail has changed forever the ability to share information quickly with people who are both right next door to you or on the other side of the world. If fact, many people who use the Internet never use anything other than electronic mail. Of course, these people are missing out on a wealth of other information. Along the way it may pass through gateways and networks all over the world, but ultimately, it will get delivered to the appropriate person via the magic of electronic networking. You can go a long way toward tapping into the weath of information on the Internet just by reading electronic mail.