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“Snail” mail
is information technology!
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Moving(?)
information across a network.
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One
way, not two way! Not an exchange.
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Usually
one-to-one, but not always (mass mailings).
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Accepting
orders by mail: known customers.
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Accepting
orders by mail: unknown customers.
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A “serial” process.
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Creates a record.
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Delayed information processing (slow).
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Information is hard-copy, not electronic
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(data requires re-entry).
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Can move goods as well as information.
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The fax is
information technology.
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Speed.
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Record (but not a legal signature in some states).
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Cost.
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