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E-Mail
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Mail
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Description
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Electronic mail is a method of exchanging digital messages from an
author to one or more recipients. Email operates across the Internet or other
computer networks.
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The mail or post is a system for physically transporting documents
and other small packages, as well as a term for the postcards, letters, and parcels
themselves.
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Address
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It uses Electronic address to send or receive messages.
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Physical Address is used to send or receive messages.
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Route
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No Specific route is followed
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Specific Route is Followed
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Stamps
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Uses Digital Stamps
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Physical Stamps are used
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Cost
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Very Much Cheap
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Costlier than Email.
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Time
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E-Mails are delivered in very short durations from seconds to
minutes.
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Delivery is slow and may be in days or months.
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Multiple Recipients
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You can send copies of letters to multiple recipients at no extra
cost.
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You have to send individual letter to each person and will have to
pay postage for each letter that you send. This is also a Time Consuming
Process.
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Flexibility
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Emails are very fast but they lack the flexibility of regular mail.
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You can send and receive packages, magazines, Toys, Gifts and more
via postal delivery but not by electronic mail.
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Safety
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Email may contain viruses that may damage your hard drive or
important data.
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Regular Mail may contain explosive material which could be dangerous.
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