Why Would I Join The Internet?
- 1. Access to Information
- The Internet is the largest computer network in the world. You can find information ranging from
how to extract essential oils from herbs to how to service a Ford Sierra. You can read newspapers
on-line, check the card catalog of the local library; read the latest government press release,
check the weather forecast; read a book, check the latest movie reviews, order flowers or pizza,
visit an electronic bookstore or record shop.
- 2. International Communications
- Over half of the world's nations have places (sites) on the Internet. Even more have access to email.
You can communicate with friends and colleagues in America, Russia, India, Mexico, Africa and even space.
In addition to being able to send email all over the globe, you can communicate with people through
Usenet discussion forums or talk "live" via Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
- 3. Research
- With every major university in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States connected to
the Internet, you can be sure to find information that will help you with your research. In addition
many government, local government and NHS hospitals provide Internet services.
- 4. Education
- Using the Internet is a great learning experience. Not only will you learn things from the content of
what you are reading, but you will become more proficient at using computers and forming searches
for information. Your writing and typing skills will improve, too!
- 5. Profit
- The Internet can be a great place for business communications. Services such as the World Wide
Web are excellent ways to distribute information about your services. Email is also a great tool for
communicating with business contacts and customers but be aware that bulk, unsolicited, commercial
email, or usenet, advertising (commonly called "spam") is classified as Internet abuse and
is forbidden by most Internet Service Providers within their Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP). Many
recipients of spam will immediately complain to your ISP and this could well result in the loss of your
Internet connection account. If you want to advertise your products, or keep people informed about
your services, then investigate the possibility of setting up a web site on the World Wide Web.
- 6. Personal Development
- Of course, if you take advantage of all the Internet has to offer, you will broaden your horizons.
You will have the opportunity to learn about different cultures from the people who live in them;
meet people from different walks of life and expose yourself to new ideas and opinions.
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