The Internet
by Sarah
Co-founder of Netscape Communications Corporation Marc Andreessen once said, “The Internet has always been, and always will be, a magic box.” Though the Internet comes with so many components – the OSI model, IP addresses, domain names, websites and so on – it’s a wonder how the Internet has drastically evolved within a relatively short period of time into a multipurpose entity. We’ve progressed from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0, and probably will progress to Web 3.0 in the near future with increased interactivity. With the Internet being decentralized, there is no point of failure. Perhaps we have taken for granted the advantages of the the Internet because of the ease of access to it. Some of us may have never thought of the intricate layers that allow the application and data-flow protocols to work their magic and make the Internet functional. From groupware such as twitter and email to its ability to inform, educate, entertain and maintain relationships, I am thankful for the invention of this amazing magic box. Without it, life would be so different in so many aspects, perhaps even mundane. So let’s take a moment to appreciate the mechanics that bring about the Internet.
I agree with you that life would be so different in so many aspects! I can’t imagine a life without internet! >.< doing schoolwork would be such a hassle without the internet. and no online shopping!
and we wont be able to skype with friends/family overseas. Yet, even though we used it so often, I'm sure many of us don't know how things like the OSI model, IP addresses, domain names, websites work!
Thank goodness for technology! The free to use World Wide Web, and the amazing efficiency that came along with our Internet. So yes! Let’s all appreciate and be grateful for the innovation