| A | B |
| Electronic Communication | It is the process of sending and receiving electronic messages from one computer system to another |
| Electronic Messages | Includes electronic mail text messaging and file transfer |
| Access to email | To access email you need access to the internet via internet service provider |
| Electronic mail message | An electronic mail message is stored in the users mail box until read or deleted |
| Advantages to email | You can check email from anywhere as long as there is a computer present which has access to the intrernet |
| Disadvantages of email | You must check your email box regularly in order for the systeme to work |
| Spam | is an an unsolicited email |
| Text Messaging | This is a method of electronic communication used on phones |
| SMS | Stands for short message sevice |
| Text Messaging | this requires a mobile phone an account with a service provider and is needed to be in an area with a strong signal in order to communicate |
| Abbreviations | These are used to save space as text messages are of limited size |
| Netiquette | A way of behaving when connected to the internet or sending email messages |