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Chapter 1 The Internet & Web

This chapter provides an overview of concepts related to the Internet and World Wide Web. Visit the links on this page to learn more about each topic.

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Emerging Trends in Social Computing

The future is here -- it's just not widely distributed yet.
William Gibson

Wiki, Blog, and RSS Applications for Business

The collaboration and open communiation that wikis, weblogs and RSS feeds enable provide new opportunities for businesses and non-profit organization to utilize the knowledge of their workers. See Wharton for a brief interview of two leaders in the field on this topic.

The Internet & Web - Critical Thinking

Take a moment to carefully consider some of the issues below:

1. Has the Internet changed the way that you communicate with your friends and family, work on school assignments, research and compare products? If so, how? Cite specific examples. How do you think it will impact these activities in the future?

2. Are you aware of a so-called "Digital Divide"— the difference between individuals that use computers and those that do not? Do you think there really is a Digital Divide? Cite examples. What can be done to bridge this divide? Explore http://digitaldivide.org for further information.

Chapter Updates

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