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Title: The Impact of the Internet on Society


1
The Impact of the Internet on Society
  • by Cory Rivera

2
Introduction
  • World of information available
  • Has affected
  • Research
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Entertainment

3
Research
  • Encarta, Wikipedia free online encyclopedias
  • Search Engines ( , ,
    )
  • Rapidly speeds up the time it takes to find
    information
  • Simple, easy-to-use interface
  • Reliable (most of the time)
  • Example medical information. Enhancing patient
    awareness

4
Business
  • e-commerce to e-business
  • More profitable cheaper than brick-and-mortar
    shops
  • Broadens customer base (anyone with internet
    access)
  • Amazon - one of the first internet companies
  • eBay - one of the most popular sites on the net
  • Simplified payment services i.e. PayPal

5
Communication
  • E-mail
  • Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL
  • Instant Messaging
  • AIM, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger
  • Weblogging (blogs)
  • Internet News
  • CNN.com
  • Reuters

6
Entertainment
  • Internet gaming
  • MSN Games (The Zone)
  • Online gambling
  • Casino.com
  • Music Video downloads
  • iTunes, Napster, Kazaa
  • Internet Radio
  • Yahoo Music (Launch)
  • Online rentals
  • Netflix, Gamefly

7
Conclusion
  • Internet is significant as telephone or TV
  • Will continue to grow
  • Unlimited capabilities
  • May someday replace older technology
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