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The Internet

The Internet. By: Sarah T. Bui. What is the internet?. “ an extensive computer network linking thousands of smaller”. How to access the internet?. In order to access the internet you must have a computer and access to either a: Modem Phone outlet Cable/ T3 / DSL. What is www?.

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The Internet

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  1. The Internet By: Sarah T. Bui

  2. What is the internet? • “an extensive computer network linking thousands of smaller”

  3. How to access the internet? • In order to access the internet you must have a computer and access to either a: • Modem • Phone outlet • Cable/ T3 / DSL

  4. What is www? • A collection of commerce educational and personal websites that contains electronic pages of text and graphics

  5. What you can do with the internet? • Used for • Shopping • Making payments • Researching • Looking for jobs

  6. Since the internet, nobody can live without the internet because of its high-speed quality and its availability to things that people need in order to entertain or help themselves and others • Research papers in school • Maintain their financial living • Communicate with people across the country

  7. Why is the internet needed? • Some jobs requires knowledge of the internet • Locate temporary/ permanent jobs by looking at maps • School research papers and need further research on the internet It is a benefit for anyone who learns how to use a computer and access the internet

  8. How to set up the computer with the internet • Be able to connect the telephone line to the modem • Telephone line allows the internet to connect with the server • Internet service provides monthly membership fees • Providers: AOL, Earthlink, Yahoo, Netzero, SBC • Establish a user ID and password for privacy

  9. Internet with search engines • Search engines can help people search for information that they are looking for • Find information on any sources for logical purposes

  10. Search engines • Google • Yahoo • Ask jeeves • Msn • Google.com • Yahoo.com • Askjeeves.com • msn.com

  11. Department stores Groceries Automobiles Traveling Holiday, special events Virtual Shopping

  12. macys.com Nordstorm.com Neimanmarcus.com Target.com Walmart.com Jcpenny.com Albertsons.com Safeway.com Ralphs.com Stores on the internet

  13. Internet and colleges Some colleges require applicants to register online or email transcripts. • Check class schedules • Drop and add courses/ registration • Check grades • Contact professors

  14. Andy Calvin • “Believes internet will help improve education” • “Students aren’t interested with only teacher lectures” “in order to expand their understanding of a given subject, they must become involved in the entire teaching process”

  15. Communication through the internet • Chat to anyone around the world • Email by sending letters and pictures • Keep in touch with friends and relatives You don’t have to buy stamps and you can be able to send emails anytime during the day.

  16. Games Music/ Video downloads Create your own websites like: Myspace.com Xanga.com Everyday Entertainment

  17. Shopping for cars, plane tickets, and hotels • Cars • Apply for car loans • Looking for available cars • Selling cars • Plane tickets • Search for discounts • Availability • Expedia.com • Orbitz.com • Hotels • Hotels.com

  18. News and weather • Bayarea.com • Theweatherchannel.com • ABC7news.com • Ktvu.com • Weatherbug.com

  19. PROS Fast Convenient Easy search CONS High prices Sign on problems Unsafe with virus and hackers Parental control Internet pros and cons Some people believe that too much internet can become an addiction disorder

  20. Addiction disorder • Neglect their family and marriages • Loss jobs • Spend masses of time online “According to mental professionals it can disrupt individuals academic, social, financial and occupational.”

  21. Great advantages and benefits • Second most popular entertainment used compared to television • Without the internet, no shopping online, apply for colleges, and pay for bills • Accomplish their duties Definitely addictive but makes the real world a better experience.

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