Purdue To Test Text Messaging System
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University will launch research on the newest form of mass communication - text messaging on September 24th.
Researchers will send a text message to a large number of people of the campus at about 11:25 a.m. to test the speed of the messages and their dependability. It is believed to be the first test designed to generate independent data.
Those who register for the test also will receive future emergency text messages from the university concerning issues of public safety. More than 7,000 cell phone users have signed up to receive the messages.
However, Scott Ksander, Purdue's Executive Director of Information Technology Networks and Security, says more are needed.
Those who register by Friday will receive an e-mail communication next weekend telling them exactly what to expect for the Monday test.
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