The Future of the Internet So many possibilities...

Fixing the Problem of Speed Many scientists and experts have been working on ways to make the internet faster. Many scientists and experts have been working on ways to make the internet faster. Three of those methods are: Three of those methods are: Internet 2 ATM (Asynchronus Transfer Mode) Gigabit Ethernet

Internet 2 Group of fast networks linked by fiber optics Group of fast networks linked by fiber optics Started in 1996 Started in 1996 Scientists think it will be available in a few years to the public Scientists think it will be available in a few years to the public Pros: speed is increased by 45,000 times compared to the speed of the 56K modem Pros: speed is increased by 45,000 times compared to the speed of the 56K modem

Internet 2 continued Cons: this will not be able to be used on today’s computers, new computers will have to be created before people can use Internet 2 Cons: this will not be able to be used on today’s computers, new computers will have to be created before people can use Internet 2 Will make video conferencing, interactive TV, and other forms of communication easier Will make video conferencing, interactive TV, and other forms of communication easier

ATM Uses ATM switches to send transferring data through fiber optic wires Uses ATM switches to send transferring data through fiber optic wires Pros: easy to use with today’s computers, accepts most applications for the internet Pros: easy to use with today’s computers, accepts most applications for the internet Cons: runs at 622Mbps which is much slower that Gigabit Ethernet and Internet 2 Cons: runs at 622Mbps which is much slower that Gigabit Ethernet and Internet 2

Gigabit Ethernet The best form of ethernet which uses fiber optic wires The best form of ethernet which uses fiber optic wires Pros: will work on today’s computers, runs at a speed of 1Gb Pros: will work on today’s computers, runs at a speed of 1Gb Cons: not as fast as Internet 2, not all internet applications can apply to Gigabit Ethernet Cons: not as fast as Internet 2, not all internet applications can apply to Gigabit Ethernet

Problem of Overcrowding Number of networks on the internet has increased greatly Number of networks on the internet has increased greatly The 1970’s only had three networks, but in 1996 there were 50,000 networks on the internet The 1970’s only had three networks, but in 1996 there were 50,000 networks on the internet As time goes by other countries will use the internet possibly causing some conflicts As time goes by other countries will use the internet possibly causing some conflicts

Fixing the Problem of Overcrowding Making rules and regulations that are fair to everyone Making rules and regulations that are fair to everyone All governments should be cooperative with how the internet is run All governments should be cooperative with how the internet is run Do not let monopolies on the internet get out of hand, so others have a chance of starting businesses online Do not let monopolies on the internet get out of hand, so others have a chance of starting businesses online

Other Applications for the Internet Internet could be used with everyday things such as houses or buildings Internet could be used with everyday things such as houses or buildings Pros: stay connected at all times, better able to communicate with people Pros: stay connected at all times, better able to communicate with people Cons: people may become dependent on the internet Cons: people may become dependent on the internet