How Email Became a Primary Communication Method

The video tutorial explores the evolution of email, a pivotal communication tool that emerged alongside the Internet. It begins with an introduction to email, comparing it to traditional mail and highlighting its significance in bridging communication gaps. The origins of email are traced back to the ARPANET, with Ray Tomlinson's innovative work in the 1970s leading to the creation of the first email system. Tomlinson's introduction of the 'at' symbol for user identification was a key development. The tutorial also covers the widespread adoption of email, the introduction of SMTP in the 1980s, and the role of email in today's wireless communication landscape.

What was the primary method of long-distance communication before the advent of e-mail?

• Telephones and radio waves

• Television and newspapers

• Social media platforms

• Instant messaging apps

Who is credited with developing the first e-mail system?

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Vint Cerf

• Ray Tomlinson

• Steve Jobs

What symbol did Ray Tomlinson introduce to help identify users and their computers in e-mail addresses?

• #

• &

• @

• %

What protocol became the standard for e-mail processes in the 1980s?

• HTTP

• SMTP

• FTP

• POP3

How has wireless technology influenced the use of e-mail?

• It enabled e-mail access on a variety of mobile devices.

• It limited e-mail usage to desktop computers.

• It made e-mail accessible only in offices.

• It reduced the need for e-mail applications.