The Positive Effects of the Internet
The Internet has come a very long way in the past 50 years. New innovations
such as integrated software and hardware has changed the way that people view
and obtain information today. Millions of people worldwide are using the Internet
to
share
information,
make
new
associations
and
communicate.
Individuals
and
businesses,
from
students
and
journalists,
to
consultants,
programmers
and
corporate giants are all harnessing the power of the Internet. For many businesses,
the Internet is becoming an integral part of their operations.
Perhaps,
the
most
important
facts
about
the
Internet
are
that
it
contains
a
wealth of information, that can be sent across the world almost instantly, and that
it can unite people in wildly different locations as if they were next to each other.
The Information available is vast and varied
The
Internet
makes
the
world
smaller.
The
ability
to
communicate
and
exchange informat
. . . Even from an economic standpoint, the costs of establishing a brand new
educational program for a few thousand students are far less than the cost of a
building to house the same number of students.
The
Internet
gives
consumers
the
ability
to
shop
smarter,
to
find
the
best
products at the right prices.