The Internet has been perhaps the most outstanding innovation in the field of communication. “The Internet is a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols” (The Oxford Dictionary). The nineties witnessed a major revolution with the invention of the first electronic digital computers. With the advent of Internet, our earth has virtually reduced in size and has attained the form of a global social village.
The Internet has become an indispensable business tool, which has helped bring the world closer. Things that used to be absolutely impossible, have become common practice. Receiving news from across the world, accessing knowledge resources, and shopping online are simply a click away. The Internet has tremendous potential and a lot to offer in terms of services. However, like every other innovation in science and technology, the Internet comes with its own advantages and disadvantages, which are discussed in this article.
