Internet Technology

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Internet Technology

• Has the Internet improved our lives?

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Content

• What is the Internet?
• How does it work?
• How do we use it?
• Types of Websites
• Is everything true?
• Is life easier now?
• Is it safe to surf on the Internet?
• Conclusion

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What is the Internet?

• An interconnected system of networks that
  connects computers around the world
• Started in the early 70s by Swedish Doctors

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How does it work?

• Information is passed over network to your
  computer via a TCP/IP protocol
• 3 Main types of Connections
• Dial-up
• ISDN
• Satellite or Wireless
• Connection is via a Service provider like Mweb or
  Telkom
• Some sites are interactive, games, quizzes,
  riddles and so on. Generally Flash or Java based
• Static sites do not change and are no fun.
  Normally just HTML has been used
• Content driven News sites and search engines.
  Normally written in ASP or PHP

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How do we use it?

• Online Banking
• Email
• Research
• Trading stock
• Chatting
• Entertainment
• Shopping
• Learning
• SMS and WAP
• And more

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Types of Websites

• News
• Information
• Sport
• Trading
• Auction
• Chat
• Business
• Recruitment
• Many more.

• Design tools
• Flash
• HTML
• ASP
• PHP
• JSP
• Many more

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Is everything true?

• Unfortunately everything we read or see on the
  net is not always true
• Some websites are jokes eg www.onionnews.com
• Dont forget that April 1st also plays a big
  part.
• Try and verify info by looking for the source
  info or references to the information

Sick hoaxers post bogus survivors on web lists
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Is life easier now?The Internet has made life
easier for most people but there are still some
pros and cons to consider. Here are a few.

• Pros ?
• Documents can be emailed scanned or faxed in a
  blink of an eye
• Resources can be shared instantly
• Trading can take place online
• Items can be viewed and bought without leaving
  your home!

• Cons ?
• Hackers can access your private info
• Banking accounts can be hacked
• Lies can be posted on lots of websites without
  your knowledge
• Websites can be off line and be unavailable at
  inappropriate times

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Is it safe to surf on the Internet?

• Unfortunately it is up to you to be protected at
  all times. Practicing safe surfing methods is
  always a good place to start. Here are some ways
  to stay safe on the Internet.
• Never store your banking details on your computer
• Make sure you have anti virus software installed
  and do regular updates
• Never give strangers in a chat room your personal
  details no matter what!
• Do not install programs from the Internet that
  you do not want or know exactly what it is going
  to do
• Think before you click!
• For more information visit these sites
• http//www.f-secure.com
• http//www.symantec.com

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Conclusion

• The Internet has its good and bad points but
  overall it has definitely made a huge change to
  our lives. Resources are freely available,
  information can be relayed instantly and staying
  in touch with people all over the world is
  possible at the click of a button.
• My life has been changed for the better with the
  use of Internet technology!

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Enjoy the future.