POPULAR USE OF THE INTERNET

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There are so many things that the Internet users can do and participate
in, once connected to the Internet;
Performing Research
Thousands of databases, libraries, and research institutions around the
world are available, to gather information on any topics of interest for
work or recreation. The information can be in the form of text, pictures,
or even video material.
Communication
Keep in touch and send things to colleagues and friends using
electronic mail, the Internet telephone, keyboard chat, and video
conferencing.
Obtaining News
The Internet users can stay up to date with news, sports, the weather,
and any current affairs around the world with information updated daily,
hourly, or instantly. www.sciencesnews.org and http://news,com are two
popular news sites.
Learning
Distant education (e-learning) is another possibility on the Web. Most
colleges now offer courses via the Web, enabling the Internet users to
earn college credit, diplomas, and degrees from home using the Internet
user's computer. http://www.worldwidelearn.com/global-education.htm
and http://www.uwex.edu/disted are two examples.
Shopping
People who can not stand parking hassles, limited store hours, and
check out lines, the Web provides a shopping alternative. For example;
www.ebay.com, www.theinternetmall.com link to online merchants
selling anything such as flowers, clothing, computers, andelectronics
are available on the Web. It is possible to find online shopping Web sites
for each country and city.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?

Download is the process
of copying a file from a
remote computer to your
computer.

Freeware is software that
is available free of charge
for personal use.
Shareware is software that
is distributed free on a trial
basis with the
understanding that the user
may need or want to pay for
it later.

Playing video or sound in
real time as it is
downloaded over the
Internet is called
streaming. Streaming
requires a powerful
computer and fast
connection since the file is
not stored on your
computer.

Broadcast is the sending
of messages or video to all
points simultaneously.

Downloading Computer Software
Software and other products that are available in cyberspace. Internet
users can update their programs or download the freeware, shareware
and commercial version of the products. www.download.com and
www.shareware.com are two popular downloading sites. You should
scan all downloaded files and programs for viruses before opening
them.
Publishing
All type of information can be published on the Internet by uploading
information to the Web servers.
Entertainment
The Internet users can listen to sounds and music, and watch digital
movies, Streaming media technology permits to broadcast audio and
video to users across the Internet. Nowadays most of the TV and Radio
stations have the Internet broadcast. The Internet connection speed is
very important for receiving TV and Radio broadcasts. Besides the Web
browsers media programs also can be used for watching TV. such as;
Windows Media Player, iTunes, and Real Player.
There are also a growing number of interactive multimedia games in the internet.

Listening to Internet Radio Stations

Travel Plans
Using the Web makes possible to organize a travel plan while sitting in
front of a computer. The Internet users can search for flights, hotels and
book reservations through the Internet. Also, it is possible to have your
ticket delivered to your home. In addition, reviews of restaurant guides
and reservations are available on the Internet. The Internet also helps to
get information about the weather, maps, and regions of interests.
www.mobissimo.com, www.travel.com and www.hotwire.com are examples of such sites.