Future of Internet
Just the television and the automobile, the Internet will revolutionize
all aspects of everyday life. Geographic boundaries will fade and with
them, the distance that separates people. Location willno longer be
advantage or a disadvantage. Amenities and services now common
only in large cities will available to everyone.
As the Internet continues to evolve, it will change the way we live and
work. Communities will be based on something other than geographic
proximity. We need to define the role of governmentin an electronic
world physical border. While no one knows exactly whatthe future will
bring, the Internet is sure an important role in it.
The Internet is growing rapidly; with hundreds of thousands of new
users getting online each month through Commercial online Services
and Internet access providers.
The Internet infrastructure is also growing rapidly. Every 30 minutes, a
new network is connected to the Internet. In the future, each person
may be associated with hundreds or even thousands of online devices.
The Internet’s exponential growth presents extreme technological
challenges, as network engineers struggle to keep up with demand.
Today, most people will program their VCRs, start dinner cooking in
the microwave, and activate burglar alarms from anywhere in the
world via the Internet. Every day, entrepreneurs announce new
Internet application, from innovative information gathering services to
voice messaging and videoconferencing. The Internet opens up a
whole way of communicating and doing business. The applications are
limited only by our imaginations. Here are just some ofthe ways that
may be used.
As the Internet more commercialized, new opportunities will arise for
both businesses and consumers. Today, many businesses are
beginning to advertise on the Internet.
