Disadvantages

Online chatting also has its own hazards. When one is talking to strangers one does not really know who they are. They can be just anybody pretending to be someone else. Many cases have been reported of child abuse happening this way. There is no way of verifying who the other really is. Many industries have also suffered a loss, especially the music and movie industry. Movies and songs are available for free on the internet which has affected the sale levels of artists. People make their own cds and sell them. The phone industry has also suffered because more people are making calls through the internet.

Advantages

Nowadays one can access the internet easily. Most people have computers in their homes but even the ones who don`t they can always go to cyber cafes where this service is provided.

The internet has developed to give many benefits to mankind. The access to information being one of the most important. Student can now have access to libraries around the world. Some charge a fee but most provide free services. Before students had to spend hours and hours in the libraries but now at the touch of a button students have a huge database in front of them.

The internet has brought new opportunities to government, business and education. Governments use it for various processes such as distribution of information and internal communication. Businesses use it to sell and buy products online and also to interact with other businesses. New business opportunities have sprouted because of the internet.

Everyone in this day and age uses the internet. It has become a vital information and communication tool for business’ and recreational users. The dot.com industry experienced rapid growth during the nineties and a lot of their income was based on advertising. But something went wrong along the way with this advertising as it got out of hand with pop-ups and spam becoming an annoyance to the internet user.

Uses of Internet

The internet is computer based global information system. It is composed of many interconnected computer networks. Each network may link thousands of computers

enabling them to share information. The internet has brought a transformation in many aspects of life. It is one of the biggest contributors in making the world into a global village. Use of internet has grown tremendously since it was introduced. It is mostly because of its flexibility.