INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
DEFINITION OF INTERNET
The internet :
- The largest and most well-known computer network,linking millions of computers all over the world.
- A worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses,goverment agencies,educational institutions and individuals.
- A network of computer networks which operates world-wide using a common set of communications protocols.
ADVANTAGES OF INTERNET
Easy access to many type of information
- Internet can help you find the information about any subject that you need by using search engine and subject directory.
- Many services are now provided on the internet such as online banking,job seeking and applications also hotel reservations.
- The internet is avery effective way to buy and sell products throughout the world. There are many online stores and sites that can be used to look for the products and buy them using you credit card.
- You can download countless games,music,videos,movies and host of other entertainment software from the internet.
DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET
Theft of Personal Information
- If you use the internet for online banking,social networking or other services,you may risk a theft to your personal information such as name,address,credit card number. unscrupulous people can access this information through unsecured connections.
- Spamming refers to sending unwanted e-mails in bulk,which provide no purpose and needlessly obstruct the entire system.
- Computers connected to the internet are very prone to targeted virus attacks and may end up crashing.
- Internet allows you to access and download millions of pornographic photos,videos and other X-rated stuff.
