T

he internet is the most important and

exciting development in computing today.
It is the biggest network and it links all
continents so you can find information on a vast
range of topics.
Another of its function is to bring people
together whenever they are from all over the world by
using forms of communication such as chat room and
message. These Internet services are easy and are
becoming cheaper and faster every day. They are part
of the communication revolution that is taking place
today.
Many people now spend hours in chat rooms,
speaking to friends, family or others who have
similar interests. Chat rooms allow people to
communicate in real time. You simply type your
message on the screen and the receiver sees it a
moment later and can reply immediately. In this way,
you can have a conversation with someone who may
be on the other side of the world.

Unfortunately time is money, so a way has been found to limit

the amount of time spent writing messages. Abbreviations have
been introduced. This is especially popular with young people.
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Thanks very much=TVM

For your information=FYI
In my opinion=IMO
To be continued=TBC

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Laugh out laugh=LOL

Oh my god=OMG

Numbers have become part of this mysterious language of

abbreviations:
L8=late
B4=before
F2F=face to face
GR8=great!
Abbreviations which express emotion are put between
right angle.
<BS>=<big smile>=show you are happy
OTOH=[on the other hand]
You could always use an emoticon to express your
emotions.
A mobile phone has in recent years. It becomes a
necessary for most people. Young people who ages of 14 to
24 years old use their mobile phones to keep touch with
others. They not only call someone but also send a short
message
-] or-[

= [sad]

>-[

[angry]