Definitions
- Referring to the process of transmitting messages or data over a distance using a teletype machine. - Describing the act of typing and sending a message through a teletype machine. - Talking about the use of teletype machines for communication in the past.
- Referring to the process of transmitting messages or information over a distance using a telegraph. - Describing the act of sending a message through a telegraph. - Talking about the use of telegraphs for communication in the past.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve transmitting messages over a distance.
- 2Both were used for communication in the past.
- 3Both use technology to send messages.
- 4Both are forms of long-distance communication.
- 5Both have been replaced by more modern forms of communication.
What is the difference?
- 1Technology: Teletyping uses a teletype machine while telegraphing uses a telegraph.
- 2Method: Teletyping involves typing and sending messages while telegraphing involves sending messages through a code.
- 3Speed: Teletyping is generally faster than telegraphing due to the use of a keyboard.
- 4Accuracy: Teletyping is generally more accurate than telegraphing due to the use of a keyboard.
- 5Usage: Teletyping was more commonly used for business and government communication while telegraphing was used for both personal and business communication.
Remember this!
Teletyping and telegraphing are both methods of long-distance communication that were used in the past. The main difference between the two is the technology used and the method of sending messages. Teletyping uses a teletype machine and involves typing and sending messages, while telegraphing uses a telegraph and involves sending messages through a code. Additionally, teletyping is generally faster and more accurate than telegraphing, and was more commonly used for business and government communication.
