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| e-mail | An electronic version of the postal system. |
| e-mail message | A digital document that can be transmitted from one comptuer to another, usually over the Internet. |
| e-mail system | The computers and software that provide e-mail services. |
| e-mail server | A computer that essentially acts as a central post office that serves a group of people. |
| web-based e-mail | You connect to the Web to read and compose e-mail messages using Web browser software. |
| local e-mail | Allows you to compose and read your mail while you are offline. |
| inbox | A folder on your PC's hard disk that holds incoming e-mail. |
| outbox | A folder on your PC's hard disk that temporarily stores outgoing e-mail messages |
| e-mail attachment | A file that travels along with an e-mail message. |
| spam | Unwanted electronic junk mail. |
| phishing | An e-mail based scam that's designed to persuade you to reveal confidential information, such as your bank account nubmer or Social Security number. |
| spam filter | A type of utility software that captures unsolicited e-mail messages before they reach your Inbox. |
| smartphone | A mobile phone that can connect to the Internet. |
| Mobile Internet access | Offers a continuous Internet connection as you are walking or riding in a bus, car, train, or plane. |
| PDA | personal digital assistant |
| broadband PC card | A digital circuit board and transmitter that plugs into a notebook computer and establishes a connection with a mobile phone service provider. |
| push e-mail | Designed to automatically deliver mail to your mobile device and sound an alert. |
| microbrowser | A specially designed Web browser optimized to display Web pages on small screens. |
| netiquette | A set of guidelines for posting messages and e-mails in a civil and concise manner. |
