1. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET
INTRODUCTION
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. 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.
Advantages:
The word 'Internet' comes from two words 'Interconnection' and 'Network'. Thus, it may be defined as
network or more precisely internetwork of a number of connecting networks consisting of different types
of computers spread all over the world which can share messages and information with each other .
It has opened new sources of communication. E-mails have become an inevitable in today's world.
Interactive talk is also possible. Conferencing software enable audio and video conferencing.
Internet is used for digging up information. For instance, cooking tips, wise quotes, word meanings,
games, videos, etc.
Internet has also promoted e-learning. Attaining information and knowledge through the digital media
has fastened the process of gaining education.
Disadvantages:
Disadvantages of internet can be cited when we talk about production and promotion of vulgar porn
videos. It disturbs an ethical environment and spoils children.
Flipping through pages of a book has become a thing of the past. You search for anything on
www.google.com and its there in front of you.
Internet users are often affected by virus attacks. Even if one clicks a very harmful site, it is exposed
to danger of virus which might corrupt the entire system.
Thanks to Internet, socialising is the only place where people meet. Rest, playing among kids or
sitting over a cup of coffee with your friends have become a thing of the past. The virtual world has made
our shoulders stoop. This may hamper a healthy social development in children.
CONCLUSION:
From all above facts we can conclude that internet by itself neither good or nor bad .It depends on the
intention of the people . parents should guided there children about the negative effect of internet . so ,
this is the only way to stay away from its harms..