Electronic Mail / Edition 1

by Jacob Palme

Overview

This book gives a thorough overview of the historical , technical, and social aspects of electronic mail. It provides instant access to information about group communication via distribution lists, bulletin board systems, and computer conference systems — methods of communication that are profoundly changing office environments and creating new, more efficient ways of doing business. Includes comprehensive coverage of the e-mail market, ethical and legal aspects, the latest research, and X.400 and Internet mail standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890068021
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/31/1995
Series:	Artech House Telecommunications Library Series
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

Contents: Electronic Mail and Other Media. When is Electronic Mail Successful? Value for People and Organizations. Cost/Efficiency Analysis. User Functionality with Electronic Mail. Techniques for Electronic Mail. Standards. The Market for Electronic Mail. Law and Order. User Interface Examples. Postal Addresses of E-Mail Organizations. Glossary. Standards Documents.

Editorial Reviews

A broad survey of electronic mail and its techniques, uses, and benefits. Covers e-mail and other media, cost/efficiency analysis, system architecture and transmission techniques, standards, the market for e-mail, and legal issues such as privacy and copyright. Includes user interface examples. References to electronic documents are given in the URL format. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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