A complete revision of e-mail architecture is required to help restore faith in an area of communication that could be so much better than it is.

He sent an e-mail to me, care of Linda Cooper, at the hospital on March 10. This communication was dispersed to several people. I never received a copy of the original.

While electronic forms of communication continue to grow, there's no question that physical mail is a fundamental component of the way business is conducted. We have the daily presence in our customers' mailrooms, the electronic connectivity to our customers and the physical infrastructure to provide superior distribution services, and that's a powerful combination.

[With such text communication systems as IP relay or e-mail, said Wilson,] misunderstandings happened quite frequently. ... I am happy.

We might e-mail before going over, but we still go over for that cup of sugar.

The best term would be indigenous architecture. You want to find local architecture; emulate what's already there.