1.1 Introduction The Internet is one of the most important technological breakthroughs of the 20th Century. The world is revolving around this exceptional service. The modern era has been now extremely advanced and well-developed and the basic reason for this development is actually the launch of the internet and its applications which have provided the individuals with the easiest routine in their daily lives. The Internet has changed the face of the lives of people‚ turning them completely
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The Internet has been force into the attention because of its ability to allow information transmission to anywhere where there’s a computer and a phone line. The Internet‚ now households tag for a network of computers providing theoretically worldwide access to information. The Internet has changed ways of living in many aspects in the past few years. It has made the world available at your fingertips. You have the freedom to shop for just about anything without leaving the comfort of your home
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What is the internet? The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks‚ cooperating with each other to exchange data using a common software standard. Through telephone wires and satellite links‚ Internet users can share information in a variety of forms. How does it work? Internet allows users to: connect easily through ordinary personal computers and local phone numbers‚ exchange electronic mail (E-mail) with friends and colleagues with accounts on the Internet‚ post information
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Internet Censorship For centuries governments have tried to regular materials deemed inappropriate or offensive. The history of western censorship was said to have begun when Socrates was accused "firstly‚ of denying the gods recognized by the State and introducing new divinities‚ and secondly of corrupting the young." He was sentenced to death for these crimes. Many modern governments are attempting to control access to the Internet. They are passing regulations that restrict the freedom
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Internet Pornography We all get up in the middle of the night to get a drink or a bite to eat. We notice a very small light is on in the computer room in the low lit corner. There is a small part on the monitor that is not blocked by your teenager’s head‚ and you get a glimpse of a woman that is revealing her breast. Now what can one do about this happening? We have the choice of the government regulations on the internet‚ or we can discuss with our teenagers that it is highly wrong to
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Marriage versus Living Together Comparison Thesis By Matthew D Jarnagan Composition I 1041 Abstract Marriage has been a long time traditional and sacred event that intends to keep a couple together for a life time. People have engaged in this activity to promote customs‚ traditions‚ and family values. It has been a long time tradition that most cultures participate in all over the world. In recent years it has become socially acceptable to live together before marriage or even not marry altogether
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Does the Internet make us smarter or dumber? There is a complex debate over the Internet and whether it is making society smarter or dumber. For that matter the debate focuses on the Internet and the intellectuality of individuals‚ and if the Internet hinders or it progresses society as a whole. Other critics argue that the Internet contributes to the decline of our mental state. On the other hand‚ others argue that the Internet promotes and encourages
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definitions for Internet addiction during the past decade. Widyanto and Griffiths (2006) present the most general definition of this construct as being a subset of a technological addiction‚ which is defined as a non-chemical or behavioral addiction that involves human-machine interaction. These addictions can either be passive‚ such as viewing television‚ or active‚ such as playing computer games. It should be noted that there are many terms used to describe excessive Internet use: problematic
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Anonymity on Internet The Internet has is growing rapidly and is a very useful tool‚ but the Internet is also dangerous. Many people ranging from all ages use the Internet not only for surfing the web but also for email‚ buying items off eBay or other online stores. Now for the topic that I will be discussing is chat rooms‚ and not just chat rooms but also instant messenger. I feel that chat rooms can be looked at from both sides negative and positive and I want to talk about both. Many people may say
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Importance of the Internet I think most probably that this [internet] technology will be helpful‚ to get information easily. In that way it will make clear what is truth‚ what is reality and what is false propaganda. I think that provided each individual uses their own intelligence or mind to investigate further‚ this technology should be very useful. — His Holiness the Dalai Lama (From a BBC forum held 23 feb 2000) On this page: what is "the internet"? why is it important to you? why is
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