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Introducing the Internet Internet Traffic is the number of bytes transmitted from one Internet host computer to another A terabyte is 1,000,000,000,000 bytes A exabyte is a quintillion An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that charges you a monthly fee for providing INternet access to businesses, orangizations, and individuals Transport Control Protoco/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is a standard set of commmunicating rules used by every computer that connects to the internet IP A
The Internet vs. the Library Overall, when one compares the Internet vs. the Library, the Library is superior. This is because, though it takes a bit longer to use, the Library has a standard information research tool; the Dewey decimal system. This organized system makes finding books simple, and with the added assistance of a librarian, finding information can be easy. While on the Internet, you are essentially dumpster-diving for information. While there may be a good piece of information
Christopher L. Isaacs 1010 – Technical Writing Extended Definition 00 March 6th The “Internet” and “World Wide Web” Defined In recent years the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) have become more and more popular as an information resource. Many people believe that the WWW is the same as the Internet. This is untrue. The Internet was designed in the late 60’s as a way for a few military computers to exchange research data. Today, the Internet has evolved into a loose
The Internet The Internet is a place with an infinite of possibilities. It is the biggest technological breakthrough ever created. The Internet symbolizes freedom. It is uncensored and unregulated by the government. And that is hard to come by these days. With the Internet anything is possible. From chatting live with a friend, or buying stocks in a company. Before using the Internet, one needs the materials. First, a computer is an absolute necessity. Second, a phone line or cable h
In this day and age where technology is rampant and advance, it is critical that we comprehend the possibilities that such technology has, no matter whether it is good or bad. From our very own households, we can now “get connected” and experience this technology first hand. No longer do we have to go to a theater to watch a movie, buy a compact disc to hear some music, or even spend an abundant amount of money to get the latest software package. With the Internet we are just two
The question that many people have on their minds is, "Is the Internet good or bad?" In this article, we will give you information so that you can make an educated decision for yourself. We will first concentrate on the bad issues of the Internet. Then, we will tell you the advantages of having the Internet. We hope this will help you make a good decision for your family or business. These are some of the disadvantages of acquiring the Internet. There are many sites that show people ho
E-COMMERCE April 10 2000 E-Commerce Electronic commerce has its ups and downs for consumers. On one hand, online shopping holds the potential for more convenience and broader selections. On the other, it has bred confusion over the legitimacy of electronic records. Being that the Internet is one of the fastest growing forms of business, it is offering the consumers the convenience of shopping at home. This helps many people who are handicapped, or those who are too busy to go t
Education on the Internet In today's society, the internet has become a very important learning tool. It is used for day to day activities, such as a place to look up research, a method of getting in touch with friends and family, and somewhere to go to find information about almost anything imaginable. The most popular uses of the internet include entertainment and education. Many people argue that the internet should be used for educational purposes only. The Internet as a Business Th
Children and the Internet Many children nowadays use, or at least have access to the internet. But most people are blinded by all the benefits of the internet, and fail to notice any of the problems that can come from overuse. Since the internet is a new technology, not many studies have been done to determine how beneficial or detrimental it can be to children. Although the internet may have many benefits to children, it can also be very harmful to them. One of the most obvious problems
Information has long been sought out by many generations throughout time. It is a powerful tool that has often been hard to find, until the evolution of the Internet. The Internet has brought the world to the fingertips of millions world-wide. What used to take days or years to find, a person with the knowledge and ability may find in mere minutes of searching on the Internet. But along with the value it brings, there are also many dark sides. Pornography, stalkers, hackers, and
Thematic Essay Theme: Science and Technology Yossi Alpern Period 3 Science and technology are perhaps the two greatest factors affecting our lifestyle in modern society. From electronics to antibiotics, most people living in the world today could not picture an existence where these innumerous amenities were not available. It is not as if these niceties were suddenly created all at one time, but hundreds of years of experience and discovery slowly fabricated what we have today.
The Internet connects nearly 400 million users worldwide and is an essential part of how we work, play, communicate, and conduct commerce. We use the Internet in ways that seemed unimaginable The term "Internet" refers to the global information system that -- (i) is logically linked together by a globally unique address space based on the Internet Protocol (IP) or its subsequent extensions/follow-ons. (ii) is able to support communications using the Transmission Control Protocol/Interne
"The Internet: A Necessity Or Luxury In The Public School Classroom." Modems, e-mail, www's and .com's - are these phrases merely a part of a worldwide fad, or are they here to stay? And if they are, then what role should they play in the future of public education? Many times, new things come along, and we all jump on the big boat of opportunity so quickly that we forget to look at the long term merits of what we're boarding. The Internet is a good example of this, and we should all take
This article was about a new kind of devices referred to as “Internet Appliances”. These devices look like small PCs but they only come with the online essentials: a screen, a keyboard, a modem, and a browser (no hard disk or floppy drive). These devices are directed at consumers who are interested in only using the Internet. Three devices were tested and described: Microsoft Network Companions from Compaq and Vestel, and the New Internet Computer (NIC). The two Microsof
Blake Snyder April 17, 2000 Stats Methods in Communication Internet's Effect On Political Participation Method 1) The internet has become a vital tool in everday life for any type of person. It has opened up new outlets to aspects in life that may not have been experienced such as Political Participation. With the increase use of the internet, there will be an increase in Political Participation. 2) Independent Variable A. The Internet provides many outlets to get involved with
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According to David Rothenberg the quality of his students papers have dropped significantly along with their ability to think carefully and critically. He attributes the Internet for this lack of original thought in his classroom. I agree with the statement that Rothenberg is proposing about students in my generation. The Internet allows students to type in a topic and then provides them with literally thousands of websites with information that they can just regurgitate into a paper, all
Internet shopping is one of today's most popular activities for shopper people. Shopping on the Internet can make people relax and take their time to think about the product that they want to buy. Internet shopping is getting used to be more familiar to people in this society today's. Holiday is coming soon most of the people will spend they money on shopping and gifts. Therefore, I think Internet is the better way for people to shop. Shopping on the Internet is a handy for Christmas shopper.
The Internet Market in Kuwait Many competitive markets have been appeared in Middle East lately, and specially in Kuwait. The One which I will discuss is the Internet competitive market in Kuwait . Internet has been a great demand in all over the world. In 1992, The ministry of communication in Kuwait provided the internet service. Since there was no community attraction toward the internet, the price of the provided service was pretty high. Since this company was the only one produced a cert
Making a Web Page For my science project I chose to create a web (internet) page, dealing with science. This project consists of using a computer and a html editor to create a page that can be found on the internet. The next paragraph will explain how to make an internet page. The steps to making a web page to post on the internet, is very easy. Most web pages are made in a code called html, which is what I am using to make my science web page. Html is an acronym for: Hyper Text Markup Lang
Making a Web Page For my science project I chose to create a web (internet) page, dealing with science. This project consists of using a computer and a html editor to create a page that can be found on the internet. The next paragraph will explain how to make an internet page. The steps to making a web page to post on the internet, is very easy. Most web pages are made in a code called html, which is what I am using to make my science web page. Html is an acronym for: Hyper Text
Shop Online or At the Malls? Radiation, sore eyes, fatigue carpal tunnel syndrome and characteristics of a hermit. These are the common “sickness” people get when working with computers too long. Shopping is one of the largest industries in the world. For the people who decide to shop on the Internet, have to face many disadvantages. Many people prefer to shop in malls because they are able to see and feel the texture of the things that they want before they purchase it. Usually
Online Taxes Everyday people all over the United States and the World make millions of transactions over the World Wide Web that result in billions of dollars changing hands. The Internet has been one of the major phenomenons of our time, with this being so it hard to believe that something bad could result from this. Well many government officials are trying to put an end to the exchange of money over the Internet, not directly but indirectly through means of taxation laws. Currentl
Filtering the Net Over the last several years many attempts have been made to put a limit on what can be viewed on the Internet. In 1996, it was the Communications Decency Act and in 1999 the Child Online Protection Act. Both were shot down because they were said to violate the first amendment right to free speech. Should the government have the right to limit what children view on the Internet? The government does this in places like schools and libraries. Filtering the Internet h
ADDICTED TO INTERNET In the past several years many people have been getting computer literate. As time passes by, people also have been getting addicted to their computers. These people have spent most of their time in front of their computers. These certain type of people can be categorized as to positive social reasons, finding information, negative minded, and to playing games. The first category of being computer addicted is positive social reasons. People go inside the intern
Internet PC's: Next Wave or Nonsense? Call them what you will: Internet appliances. Network terminals. The whole computer industry is abuzz over proposals for ultra low-cost devices that let you surf the net, shop, and bank from home. However many sceptics abound saying they are merely the most recent fad alternative to the traditional PC. I would agree, saying that where the cost ($300-800) and the ease of use may be appealing, the real-world applications limit these machines so-much
DSL Should Be the Standard for Telephone Lines There is a new technology being developed that would make standard phone lines digital instead of analog. This technology is called DSL, or digital subscriber line. Because of DSL's great superiority over our standard analog lines, all of the US's phone lines should be upgraded to DSL. One of DSL's advantages would be line sharing. Because of DSL's digital format, the data being passed over the lines can be easily compressed allowing for more
The Internet: How it Works and How it Effects the World Many people do not understand what the Internet is the power that it has over the world. The Internet is an extraordinary learning and entertainment tool that, when used properly, can significantly enhance a user's ability to gather information. Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) started the Internet. It was a project under taken by the Department Of Defense (DOD) in 1969. It started as an experiment to link tog
everybody knows what the Internet and used it at least a couple of times so there is no need for me to tell you what the Internet is. However, the incredible growth of the size and technology of the Internet is a fact well worth mentioning. Ever since the Internet was commercially introduced to the public late in 1989 the number of the networks that form the Internet have been increasing exponentially. As you can see in figure 1 in the United States there is a new network connected to
The excessive amount of entertaining hours spent on the "International Super Highway" is simply not worth the long-term effects that come with it. Though the Internet provides the material joys of life - music, movies, games - as well as worldwide communication 24 hours a day, the 'Net does have it's set-backs. A few effects of Internet addiction include: "house -arrest," fallen grades at school, as well as the breaking up of personal relationships. When the need to go on the Internet
Cyber Porn and Internet Privacy Two computer ethic controversies There are many controversial questions about computer issues today but there are many debates with cyber porn and internet privacy. The Internet is accessed by millions of people everyday, especially children. Cyber porn is all over the Internet and can be accessed by anyone from anywhere whether in school, home, or on the job. Internet privacy is an important issue because people are entitled to their privacy. Private inf
INTERNET Internet is a computer-based worldwide information network. The Internet is composed of a large number of smaller interconnected networks called internets. These internets may connect tens, hundreds, or thousands of computers, enabling them to share information with each other and to share various resources, such as powerful supercomputers and databases of information. The Internet has made it possible for people all over the world to effectively and inexpensively communicate with ea
2.2 Why focus on Internet access? Internet access has several desirable properties as an application to consider for exercising residential infrastructure. Internet technology is based on a peer-to-peer model of communications. Internet usage encompasses a wide mix of applications, including low- and high- bandwidth as well as asynchronous and real-time communications. Different Internet applications may create varying degrees of symmetrical (both to and from the home) and asymme
The Internet can be very useful for companies to advertise and sell their products. Since anyone can have access to the Internet, sellers can reach the majority of the consumers through the use of the Internet. The two companies Sina and ASM both rely on the Internet to run their companies receiving revenues through the Internet and reaching their audience. Sina is a company that has “ … become the most heavily trafficked Web sites in the Chinese language market.” (La
The Internet s growth and size have grown vastly over the last couple of years due to rapid interest in particular to businesses that want their customers to access their products online. The Internet s size alone has ballooned to an estimated 89.4 million people who actually surfed in August 2000, a 1.7 % increase from July. There are an estimated 146.4 million people who had access to the Internet but did not actually surf which shows the growth of the Internet in a short period of time. Wit
INTERNET USERS TURN ADDICTS On June 14, ABC news reported that an "internet-crazed" Cincinnati woman was arrested for neglecting her three young children. The woman reportedly spent 12 hours straight online, while her hungry kids were locked away in one room so she could be online without interruption. The three kids were placed in county custody while the mother was tossed in jail. The Internet is rapidly becoming an addictive source to a lot of its users.
There are several different methods to achieve communication between computers. In the case of the Internet, most people use a telephone modem to establish a connection between their computer and the computer that gives them access to the Internet. Normally, the computer that gives them access to the Internet, referred to as an ISP (Internet Service Provider) can only have a limited number of users on it at any given time. In this case, users may find that they cannot make a connection and
The internet is an excellent resource for information, entertainment, and communication. The term "internet" refers to the global information system that is logically linked together by a globally unique address space (ie. http://www.yahoo.com) based on the Internet Protocol (IP) or its subsequent extensions/follow-ons; is able to support communications using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite or its subsequent extensions/follow-ons, and/or other IP-compa
The Internet is a new revolution to all of mankind. People are using computers for tasks unimaginable ten years ago. This paper will share with you ideas on computer use and the Internet in the twenty-first century. The Internet, introduced to consumers in 1996, has grown immensely over the past four years. Other technologies took up to thirty-eight years to reach fifty million people. The Internet only took four years to reach well over fifty million users. The Internet's extreme ra
On June 14, ABC news reported that an "internet-crazed"Cincinnati woman was arrested for neglecting her three young children. Thewoman reportedly spent 12 hours straight online, while her hungry kidswere locked away in one room so she could be online without interruption. The three kids were placed in county custodywhile the mother was tossed in jail. The Internet is rapidly becoming an addictive source to a lot ofits users. Users of the Internet include students, housewi
It seems every individual spends a great deal of their time looking for a way out. Whether it is because they just need some time away or are just incredibly tired of their status in life everyone at some point feels they need to just escape. Now through technology most individuals need to look no farther than their own computers and network of possibilities that is the internet. The illusion of actually being able to go somewhere else is very appealing. The internet allows people
On Dorothy Chin s The Internet Encourages Isolation , I feel that the writer is biased, and her argument to be primarily based on her own social insecurities in dealing with the Internet. The writer begins with an anecdote of a 4-year old girl with a racist stereotype of dark people . Chin believes that the reason for the child s reaction to dark people is due to faulty reasoning, in hand with limited experience of people of different ethnicity. Chin explains that since the child is young
The Internet: Beneficial or Lethal Almost everybody today owns a computer, or someone close to them does. Everyone has access to a computer. Of all these personal computers in the world right now, the majority of them are connected to the Internet. There are many different types of sites on the Internet: stores, chat rooms, personal home pages, personal pet pages, news pages, entertainment pages, sports pages, file pages, adult pages, etc. Everything that one could ever ask for is on the
Chances are, anyone who is reading this paper has at one time, at least surfed the net once. Broadcasting your views, questions, and information to millions of other people. The Internet has so many different features. It has chatrooms, which is a great place to meet new people. The Internet has several research sites available for school papers. The Internet can also become very addictive if you’re not careful at the time you spend on it. The Internet has both ne
Chances are, anyone who is reading this paper has at one time, at least surfed the net once. Broadcasting your views, questions, and information to millions of other people. The Internet has so many different features. It has chatrooms, which is a great place to meet new people. The Internet has several research sites available for school papers. The Internet can also become very addictive if you re not careful at the time you spend on it. The Internet has both negative and positive si
How might our patterns of consumption be influence by the growing importance of new multimedia technologies? One influential multimedia on people s patterns of consumption is the World Wide Web. There are not many places one can go on the Internet without being exposed to advertisement. Many Internet sights offer free email services, information, or items. Unfortunately, the pages are often laden with advertisements. Most businesses today have a site on the Internet where you can shop, co
The Internet as We Know It The popularity of internet technology in the last three year has gown into a new phenomenon. The information super highway has connected our society in ways that where previously unimaginable. Now, with a service that is afordable, one can connect with an internet service provider. Not only do we have the technology, but it is accessible to most American people. The appeal to the information super highway is its convenience. We live in a age in which we h
Fraud can be one of many things. There is Internet fraud, credit card fraud, telephone fraud, and many other kinds as well. Basically, fraud is when an individual or a company takes advantage of a consumer. The problem of fraud is getting worse and worse every day. One of the causes of the recent rise in fraud is the advent of the Internet. The Internet allows almost anyone to pose as a legal-looking company and steal the money of customers who misplace their trust in them. Other forms
The Internet The 1990 s will go down in history as the decade that witnessed the birth and explosion of a worldwide revolution. A revolution that, in a matter of a few years, affected a sizeable portion of the world s population, not only by enriching their daily lives but by changing their very existence. This revolution has come to be known as the Internet, a network of network s . What started out as a Military maneuver to counter a nuclear threat has now turned into a into a medium throu
In 1969, the Advanced Research Project Agency Network (ARPANET), a division of the government, was working with a small microchip company called Intel. Together, they created a rough prototype of what we know now as "The Internet." This first communications network was originally designed for fast computer communication between air force bases in case of a nuclear attack. After the nuclear crisis was over, other uses for the network were presented. In the 1980's, the National Science Foundatio