The Importance Of The Internet Society

Introduction We use it every day in our lives; whether at home, at work, or just for fun and leisure. According to Rumbough (2001) it has become an integral part of the manner in which we communicate to each other. The subject of reference is none other than the internet, an innovation that according to the BBC (2012) has revolutionized our entire lives s a species. Although most of us encounter its use from day to day, according to The Internet Society (2014), defining what exactly entails the internet is not as simple a matter as it appears. The Internet Society (2014) continues to assert that this is perhaps due to the fact that unlike any other technology, the internet is whatever we make of it; essentially, how we individually perceive and make of use of it. In this regard, we can shape and mold it to accentuate our needs and wants relative to its use. Nevertheless, there exists a universally acclaimed authority on its holistic definition. According to Center Span (2001), the internet can be defined as a global connection of computer networks, working collectively to exchange data using a common software standard. …show more content…
Additionally, as the BBC (2012) continues to elucidate, the common language employed by the internet is referred to as Transmission Control Protocol or Internet Protocol. It is of necessity to note that the common interchangeable word for the internet is the World Wide Web (WWW). The proliferation of the use f the internet has been aided particularly by the technological advances such as cheap personal computers and web applications. Research shows that the internet is a powerful and resourceful tool, because it is a vanguard for knowledge growth, promotes information communication, fosters economic growth, and is a great source of