The+internet-+John+Henry.

= //**__ The Internet __**// = = **The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to serve billions of users worldwide. It is a //network of networks// that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks, of local to global scope, that are linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies. The Internet carries a vast range of information resources and services, such as the inter-linked hypertext documents of the World Wide Web (WWW) and the infrastructure to support electronic mail. ** =

**As of 2009, an estimated quarter of Earth's population used the services of the Internet. The internet has also been the cause of frustration for people the world over with slow connection, crashing and pops ups plaguing the angry user day in day out. Other infuriating aspects of the internet are viruses. Some sites will either send e-mails with scams or give you a virus outright. Then, there are the ones that will have a link to a shady site or will try to sell you something that is complete tat. **

**Overall, I think that the internet is more of a help than a hindrance. Whether it’s allowing elderly, infirm or busy people to do their shopping without having to leave the house or office, keeping businesses going without having to pay for the land they need for a shop, or keeping people in the know about current events, I think it’s safe to say that quite a few of us could not live or work without the internet, it has proved itself as an invaluable asset to mankind, as, though it has numerous flaws and disadvantages, the internet’s entertainment, information, business, shopping, communication and legal sites far outweigh the illegal and dodgy sites.**