The Impact of the Internet on Society

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The Impact of the Internet on Society

• by Cory Rivera

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Introduction

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

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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

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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

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Communication

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

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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

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Conclusion

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