Why is the Internet so popular?
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"Internet is the largest source of information"
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it can be very educational as well as addictive to teh point of wasting your time\n\na lot like the internet\n\nit really depends on what use you put it to
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Why is this such a popular subject tonight?
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I think they're so popular because people have become fixated on stuff that is instant, and zipping pictures of their cars, pets, kids, etc.... into cyberspace via email is the perfect way to get instant gratification, and brag/show off at the same time.
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Because it connects the entire world together at very small cost. We can access so much information so easily and communicate with so many people in the world.
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I honestly believe MySpace is so popular because of flirting. If this sounds childish, it is. Not only is it childish, it's dangerous. Numerous child offenders have been found prowling in MySpace.\n\nMany have yet to realize, it is easier to diguise oneself on the Internet than any other place. Any man can learn to type and talk younger, and therewith fool youths into thinking he is one of them. Children, (and I mean 0-17 year olds) want to mature so fast, and parents are letting them. Yet, these children are hardly ready to enter the dangerous world of adults.
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what is the subject matter - the internet is a BIG place
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It is a good way of communicating with other people from various parts of the world.  You can learn about many different cultures of life and also meet many wonderful people over the internet. \nLife is full of many challenges, ande if you are skeptical about who may contact you, there is a simple solution - don't get on the internet, after all that is what the internet is all about - discovering the unknown and finding out what you beseech.
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I think that just the fact that you were able to ask that question and get so many varied answers from people that you didn't know before from all around the world shows that the internet has the great potential to be the greatest tool in the evolution of society and communication.  \n\nIt is the people that use this power for the dark side, and that potential is there in all cases, not just in use of the internet.
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It is exactly as the first poster said--an online diary--but it is also so much more.  It is or can be a running stream of consciousness form the writer, a portal to share the latest current news or events, a gossip column--a blog is whatever you want it to be,.\n\nWhy is it so popular?  Because we all like to hear the sound of our own voice!  Many people blog for the opposite reason--to help others.  It is easy to do and can be a load of fun.
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Well the internet is an unlimited domain of knowledge and fun. Whatever a person wants in the net, that person gets. if u like news, jokes, novels, movies, music basically anything.. ull get it in plenty over the net. People want that, they want to spend time exploring these areas as quickly n conveniently as possible and what other way than the net? its all just a click away!! and its the easiest and best way of shoo-ing away boredom!
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If you're cruisin' the fun sites, then there's no reason to take it seriously. Keep having fun!\n\nHowever, the internet and computers in general, are the single largest factor in the growth of human productivity.  And, there are astronomical amounts of capital spent each year on enhancing the net as a business tool.  I would think that the folks spending all that capital are taking it very seriously.\n\nHere's a little food for thought for ya' -- the internet repesents man's greatest leap into the fourth dimension.  Where time and space (distance) are removed as factors of limitation for communication. Because of the internet and live feed, you actually can be in two places at the same time.  Now, that's pretty cool!
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Internet has enough of a force of its own to do that. Seems like the gravitational force of the net is more than that of the world.
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The Internet is revolutionizing and enhancing the way we as humans communicate, both locally and around the globe. Simply put, the Internet is a network of linked computers allowing participants to share information on those computers. You should want to be a part of it because the Internet literally puts a world of information and a potential worldwide audience at your fingertips.\n\n Internet History: The Internet's roots can be traced to the 1950s with the launch of Sputnik, the ensuing space race, the Cold War and the development of ARPAnet (Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), but it really took off in the 1980s when the National Science Foundation used ARPAnet to link its five regional supercomputer centers. From there evolved a high-speed backbone of Internet access for many other types of networks, universities, institutions, bulletin board systems and commercial online services. The end of the decade saw the emergence of the World Wide Web, which heralded a platform-independent means of communication enhanced with a pleasant and relatively easy-to-use graphical interface. Here is a link to an excellent Internet timeline at PBS Online.\n\n Internet Activity: The information superhighway is literally buzzing with activity as Internet pipelines pump out all manner of files, movies, sounds, programs, video, e-mail, live chat, you name it. Yet amid all this activity there are always two key players in every transaction: a server and a client.\n\nServers are computers with a 24-hour Internet connection that provide access to their files and programs. These can be but are not limited to educational institutions, commercial companies, organizations, government or military organizations, Internet access providers and various other computer networks of all sizes. \n\nClients are software programs (and the people on remote computers using the software!) used to access files on a server (typically, a Web browsing program such as Netscape Navigator or an e-mail program such as Eudora). \nServers are typically located and organized by IP address and domain.\n\nAn IP address (IP stands for Internet Protocol) is a specific set of numbers referring to a server's exact location on a network. Most domains have their own IP address, for instance, 192.41.20.33 is the IP address of my server at webcurrent.com. You can type those numbers in to get there, but the domain is easier to remember. An IP address also leaves your fingerprints wherever you "surf" on the net. Each modem connection typically is designated a specific IP address at Internet providers (this number typically changes dynamically as users log in), so you never really surf the net anonymously. You can be traced to a point. \nA domain is part of the server's official name on the network, an alias for the less descriptive IP numbers. Domains are organized by type of organization (a three-letter suffix) and by country (a two-letter suffix which defaults to the U.S. if no suffix is specified). You can tell a lot about a server by looking at its domain name. \nHere are some typical organizational suffixes: com=commercial, edu=educational, gov=government, int=international, mil=military, net=network, org=organization. \nHere are some country codes: au=Australia, at=Austria, be=Belgium, br=-Brazil, dk=Denmark, jp=Japan, nz=New Zealand, ru=Russian Federation, uk=United Kingdom, ch=Switzerland. \n\nPrivacy. Don't post or write anything you wouldn't mind anyone else seeing. Remember your information is not secure nor is your e-mail necessarily private. It's supposed to be, but that isn't always the case. Also, never EVER send your credit card number via email. If you're ordering something online, be sure the web page you are entering data into is served from a secure server (https://... more on this in the next section). Helpful links: \n\nSecurity. To enhance security, many networks have encrypted, secure transmission met
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Myspace. With a following of over 43 million people, you're bound to find someone. It is also the 15th most popular site on the internet.
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Internet is a tool, and it can be very powerful to make really good friends.\nBut, you always have to be careful, because risks exist.\nIt should be an alternative way to meet people, no the main way.\nVirtuality is great because saves distances and cultural barrels but it never can't replace the reality.\nIt should be a complement.\nAbout theft identity, money stealers and computer viruses, if you don't make your entire life around a computer, risks are smaller.\nTake care.
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Its very popular..too popular..but still not nearly as popular as myspace because it is only available to college and high school students. Most people on facebook also have a myspace account as well. Its totally ridiculous! I just got off myspace because i was too addicted, i spent all my time there...but look now im spending my time here answering your question!