CMC (computer-mediated communication): communication between people using computer networks; CMC includes email, chat, instant messaging and discussion lists.
IM (instant messaging): synchronous communication on a network only sent to the specific recipients.
ISP (Internet service provider): a company that provides (for a fee) access to the Internet.
MUD (multi-user dungeon): an interactive virtual game played on the Internet by several people at the same time.
MOO (multi-object-oriented MUDs)
Emoticons (smiley faces): typed symbols used to represent emotions (for example, :>) for a happy face or joke.
Keypal: a penpal, except that the communication is via the Internet, rather than traditional mail.
Netiquette: etiquette on the Internet—that is, rules of behaviour for online communication.
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