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Before the advent of computers and modern technology, people communicating over long distances used
traditional means such as letters and the telephone. Nowadays we have a vast array of communication tools which
can complete this task, ranging from email to instant messaging and video calls. While the present and previous
means of communication are similar in their general form, they differ in regard to their speed and the range of
tools available. One similarity between current and previous methods of communication relates to the form of
communication. In the past, both written forms such as letters were frequently used, in addition to oral forms such
as telephone calls. Similarly, people nowadays use both of these forms. Just as in the past, written forms of
communication are prevalent, for example via email and text messaging. In addition, oral forms are still used,
including the telephone, mobile phone, and voice messages via instant messaging services. However, there are
clearly many differences in the way we communicate over long distances, the most notable of which is speed. This
is most evident in relation to written forms of communication. In the past, letters would take days to arrive at their
destination. In contrast, an email arrives almost instantaneously and can be read seconds after it was sent. In the
past, if it was necessary to send a short message, for example at work, a memo could be passed around the office,
which would take some time to circulate. This is different from the current situation, in which a text message can
be sent immediately. Another significant difference is the range of communication methods. Fifty years ago, the
tools available for communicating over long distances were primarily the telephone and the letter. By comparison,
there are a vast array of communication methods available today. These include not only the telephone, letter,
email, and text messages already mentioned, but also video conferences via software such as Skype or mobile
phone apps such as WeChat, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. In conclusion, methods of
communication have greatly advanced over the past fifty years. While there are some similarities, such as the
forms of communication, there are significant differences, chiefly about the speed of communication and the range
of communication tools available. Undoubtedly, technology will continue to progress in the future, and the
advanced tools we use today may one day also become outdated.

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