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Message in its most general meaning is an Object of Communication . It is something which provides information; it can also be this information itself. Therefore, its meaning is dependent upon the context in which it is used; the term may apply to both the Information and its form.

More precisely, in the Communications science, a '''message''' is Information which is sent from a Source to a receiver. Some common definitions include:



IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

See Also: Message (computer science)



  • In the Actor Model , a message is an Actor that an Actor sends asynchronously to an Actor.


  • In languages such as Smalltalk , a message is an Object which specifies a ''request'' for action.



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HISTORY OF MESSAGING



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# "Brief history" section adapted from Peter Saint-Andre "The Need For Speed"
# "A brief history of messaging through ages "Messages through Ages"
#'' Department Of Defense Dictionary Of Military And Associated Terms ''
#'' Federal Standard 1037C ''