The Arrival Of The Internet

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together to bypass the defective/destroyed computer and get the information to its destination. It's much like a spider web. You can cut many of the strands and it still hold together. This is how the phrase "World Wide Web" came into existence. The Internet has grown and improved over the years; from a cold war project, to a medium for exchanging ideas and information worldwide.
As a cold War project, the Internet was developed to provide reliable communication during a nuclear attack. The Internet doesn't have a failure point.(Lloyd, 11) Even if a number of computers were destroyed, they would be bypassed, ensuring people the means to transport information to each other. This technology was later incorporated to link universities, government facilities and corporations around the world.
Most of us have been affected by the Internet at one time or another, even without our knowledge. Taking a book out from the library or purchasing a candy bar from a store, all can ...

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Each uses the Internet for different purposes. Businesses use the Net as a virtual storefront to sell goods and services. Schools are using the Internet to further knowledge. Homes are incorporating the Internet into everyday lives. E-mail and entertainment are some reasons that families access the Internet. It's a great way to pursue hobbies and find other people with similar interests.
Businesses are using the Internet today as a way to provide information to their customers. If one wanted to get information about M&M's candy, all you would have to do is go to www.M-Ms.com. In addition to obtaining information about business over the Internet, one can also purchase products ...

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