The internet in simple terms is a network of the interlinked computer networking worldwide, which is accessible to the general public. The Internet is a series of interconnected computer networks, including the networks of government offices, businesses and educational institutes.
Topic: Does the Internet bring people Together
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1. INTERNET
The internet in simple terms is a network of the interlinked computer networking worldwide, which is accessible to the general public. These interconnected computers work by transmitting data through a special type of packet switching which is known as the IP or the internet protocol.
2. INTRODUCTION:
The Internet is a series of interconnected computer networks, including the networks of government offices, businesses, and educational institutes. The Internet can be used to communicate with others by sending an Internet Protocol (IP) packet to a specific “address” on the Internet. The tremendous popularity of the Internet as a means to disseminate information and conduct business is evidenced by the equally tremendous growth in the medium.In the mid-1980s, the Internet consisted of roughly one thousand computer networks. Today, the Internet consists of hundreds of thousands of networks and continues to grow rapidly. This section provides a brief history of the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW).
3. INTERNET ADVANTAGES:
The Internet is a series of interconnected computer networks, including the networks of government offices, businesses, and educational institutes. The Internet can be used to communicate with others by sending an Internet Protocol (IP) packet to a specific “address” on the Internet. The tremendous popularity of the Internet as a means to disseminate information and conduct business is evidenced by the equally tremendous growth in the medium.
4. INTERNET ADVANTAGES
Faster Communication : The foremost target of Internet has always been speedy communication and it has excelled way beyond the expectations. Now, you can communicate in a fraction of second with a person who is sitting in the other part of the world. For more personal and interactive communication, you can avail the facilities of chat services, video conferencing and so on.
Information Resources: Information is probably the biggest advantage that Internet offers. Internet is a virtual treasure trove of information. Any kind of information on any topic under the sun is available on the Internet.
There is a huge amount of information available on the Internet for just about every subject known to man, ranging from government law and services, trade fairs and conferences, market information, new ideas and technical support, the list is simply endless.
Entertainment: Entertainment is another popular why many people prefer to surf the Internet. Downloading games or just surfing the celebrity websites are some of the uses people have discovered. Even celebrities are using Internet effectively for promotional campaigns. Besides, there are numerous games that can be downloaded from the Internet for free. The industry of online gaming has tasted dramatic and phenomenal attention by game lovers.
Social Networking:
One cannot imagine an online life without Facebook or Twitter. Social networking has become so popular amongst youth that it might one day replace physical networking. It has evolved as a great medium to connect with millions of people with similar interests. Apart from finding long-lost friends, you can also look for job, business opportunities on forums, communities etc. Besides, there are chat rooms where users can meet new and interesting people.
Online Services:
Internet has made life very convenient. With numerous online services you can now perform all your transactions online. You can book tickets for a movie, transfer funds, pay utility bills, taxes etc., right from your home. Some travel websites even plan an Itinerary as per your preferences and take care of airline tickets, hotel reservations etc.
e-commerce:
The concept of e-commerce is used for any type of commercial maneuvering or business deals that involves the transfer of information across the globe via Internet. It has become a phenomenon associated with any kind of shopping, business deal etc.
5. Internet Disadvantages:
Theft of Personal Information:
If you use the Internet for online banking, social networking or other services, you may risk a theft to your personal information such as name, address, credit card number etc. Unscrupulous people can access this information through unsecured connections or by planting software and then use your personal details for their benefit. Needless to say, this may land you in serious trouble.
Spamming:
Spamming refers to sending unwanted e-mails in bulk, which provide no purpose and needlessly obstruct the entire system. Such illegal activities can be very frustrating for you as it makes your Internet slower and less reliable.
Virus Threat:
Internet users are often plagued by virus attacks on their systems. Virus programs are inconspicuous and may get activated if you click a seemingly harmless link. Computers connected to Internet are very prone to targeted virus attacks and may end up crashing.
Pornography:
Pornography is perhaps the biggest disadvantage of Internet. Internet allows you to access and download millions of pornographic photos, videos and other porn stuff. Such unrestricted access to porn can be detrimental for children and teenagers. It can even play a havoc in marital and social lives of adults.
Social Disconnect :
Thanks to Internet, people now only meet on social networks. More and more people are getting engulfed in virtual world and drifting apart from their friends and family. Even children prefer to play online games rather than going out and mingling with other kids. This may hamper a healthy social development in children.
Thus, Internet has the potential to make your life simple and convenient, as well as wreak havoc in your life. Its influence is mostly dictated by the choices you make while you are online. With clever use, you can manage to harness its unlimited potential.
6. CONCLUSION
Some people believe that the Internet is a wonderful tool for making new friends and maintaining existing friendship. Others, however, think that socializing online removes the face to face contact so vital to human relationships. It is indispensable that people can use the Internet to contact that is the way that we can locate our friendship and connect with family wherever we are.
The Internet is cheap and convenient; enhances us to maintain our relationship in an economical way. so In my opinion, although online is useful and absorbing, it is actually changing some invisible problems between you and me. Both society and individual are influenced by the Internet. So at last we can say that Internet is the media to connecting people all over the world.
