Origins of the Internet:
This chapter begins by discussing the evolution of a new mass medium: the internet. It talks about how it originated as a military-government project with national security goals. It continues by outlining the beginnings of email, world wide web, html, ISP's, web browsers, Search engines, and instant messaging.
Digital Technology and Converging Media:
This section talks about technological breakthroughs throughout the early years of internet, microprocessors and fiber-optic cable. It also discusses how media convergence created new markets and practices for the way information is shared.
Ownership Issues on the Internet:
This section talks about the development of open-source software, and how it protected software from amateur hackers. It goes on to discuss the development of online encyclopedias, social networking websites and blogs.
Free Expression, Security, and Access:
This section outlines the fine line between freedom of expression ad objectional material, and how pornography has continued to flourish despite repeated attempts to censor it. It also talks about the problem of keeping personal information private accross the internet. It goes on to discuss the widening access of the internet, specifically wireless interenet and the growing market that is.
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I think we have really entered into a new age socially and economically via the internet. It's interesting to think about how much activity is conducted on the internet every day. Online stores like Amazon.com are flourishing and at times, sites like Facebook and Myspace can be a source of a sort of online social life.
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