In addition to text messages, binary or image files may be sent by e-mail. Due to the integration of many other protocols, e.g. E-Mail, Chat, Phone and newsgroups, for many users, the browser is increasingly becoming the center of all Internet functions. While this language has, at present, a limited capability it is expanding rapidly with the assistance of other languages such as Java and Javascript. 2.3 Newsgroups For easy newsgroup access, a separate newsgroup reader provides many features. There are over 35,000 newsgroups, each with its own distinct topic of discussion ranging from the care of houseplants to techniques in mass spectroscopy.
Technical communities form newsgroups to communicate various announcements, inquiries, etc.
Usually, a specific question is posted and then answered by newsgroup readers within a few hours. The World Wide Web is the main information source which combines many resources. 3.1 NDT Literature Complete Article, Abstracts, Bibliography, Table of Contents, Announcements of New Books. 3.2 NDT Societies Literature, Calendar, Courses information. 3.5 NDT Newsgroup Announcements of opportunities, technical inquiries, availability of capabilities, call for papers, requests for proposals, employment announcements.