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CMC Last modified: Monday, February 25, 2002
Short for computer-mediated communication. CMC refers to human communication via computers and includes many different forms of synchronous, asynchronous or real-time interaction that humans have with each other using computers as tools to exchange text, images, audio and video. CMC includes e-mail, network communication, instant messaging, text messaging, hypertext, distance learning, Internet forums, USENET newsgroups, bulletin boards, online shopping, distribution lists and videoconferencing.
CMC Information Sources  Links to sources of information on CMC, including forums, research studies, organizations, and applications. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication A quarterly on-line journal from the University of Southern California.	Related Categories Chat Computer Science Electronic Commerce Electronic Mail Pervasive Computing Telecommunications Related Terms bulletin board system e-mail hypertext MCU newsgroup pervasive computing text messaging USENET videoconferencing Shopping CMC Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Sport and Outdoor 943 Store Offers Health Aids 172 Store Offers Toys 46 Store Offers Tools and Accessories 8 Store Offers