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to be sent is punched the tape using a keyboard perforate and following the
standard teleprinter code. The tape is then fitted into the transmitter and
connected with the telex line. By switching on, the punched tape message is
printed automatically on the receiving end. In this way, work can be done very
quickly. Now-a-days use of telex is very low due to the development of other
advanced technologies.
4. Telegram: A telegram is a message sent by a telegraph, which is also called a
wire. Telegram is also a means of communication used in country side where
there is no availability of telephone. Wireless devices are used to deliver the
message with system of dialing number like telephone for connectivity. Once
the devices get connected, the message to be sent is read in one end and that
is written in another end by the operator. And such written messages are
transferred to the concerned person or office.
5. Fax: Fax is one of the popular mediums of communication which allows the
transmission of documents containing both text and graphics over ordinary
telephone lines. It is a mechanical process in which written information is
sent and received. For this system two devices for transmitting and receiving
messages are needed. Such two devices are linked through telephone connection
and written message is transmitted. It is very fast and popular technology,
widely used in offices for quick exchange of written information.
6. Letter: Communicating through letter is the oldest medium of communication
used in offices. It is still prevalent in offices in context of Nepal. The messages
or information to be delivered are written in sheet of paper and sent through
messenger, post office or other means of delivery.
7. E-mail: Email, short for "electronic mail," is one of the most widely used features
of the Internet, along with the web. It allows to send and receive messages to
and from anyone with an email address, anywhere in the world. It is a message
that may contain text, files, images, or other attachments sent through a network
to a specified individual or group of individuals.
8. Internet: Internet is a global computer network providing a variety of information
and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using
standardized communication protocols. It is global network of information
transmitted to billions of computers and devices. These networks are operated
from various entities, such as education, government and businesses that
follow specific protocols. It is taken as the latest, fastest, convenient, reliable and
cheapest means of electronic communication. The website acts as a connection
between the computer and satellite by which the information and the messages
are received and sent throughout the world. So, Internet is a global wide area
network that connects computer systems across the world. It includes several
high-bandwidth data lines that comprise the Internet "backbone."

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