The Internet as we know it (a place where YOU can go) is about 20 years old. The actual architecture is closer to 40 years old. I only mention the age because I think that the it is amazing that the Internet has now become the major use of people owning a computer. Although word processing and spreadsheets are the backbone of business, it's the Internet that supports most activities on PCs. The first question I get from people buying a new PC is will the new PC make their Internet faster? Sadly in most cases the answer is NO. Internet speed is mostly decided by the speed of your Internet provider and not your PC.
So what are we doing on the Internet? Well right now I am blogging. A new word and action in the past 10 years. Most people shop on the Internet. I was looking for a vacuum bag for our Kenmore vacuum. Couldn't find one in Covington, but had lots of choices on the Internet. We've decided to stop our daily Newspaper and get our news online. We check the weather online. I purchase almost all the PCs and supplies I sell online. Someone in this household (not naming names) gets their sudoku puzzles online. I keep up with high school and college friends on Facebook. We use a wonderful site called Skype to see our distant friends and relatives. Then there are the sites that follow (you name the specialty) Virginia Tech sports, my mission group Episcopal Relief & Development, my church, the Covington Lumberjacks, and on and on. The sites are almost "TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!"
The Internet has become a powerful part of our lives. Indespensible for many in the world. So what do you use it for?
Sunday, June 20, 2010
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