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?  A collection of commerce educational and personal websites that contains electronic pages of text and graphics

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

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

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

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

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

Search engines  Google  Yahoo  Ask jeeves  Msn  Google.com  Yahoo.com  Askjeeves.com  msn.com

Virtual Shopping  Department stores  Groceries  Automobiles  Traveling  Holiday, special events

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

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

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”

Communication through the internet  Chat to anyone around the world  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 s anytime during the day.

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

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

News and weather  Bayarea.com  Theweatherchannel.com  ABC7news.com  Ktvu.com  Weatherbug.com

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

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.”

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.