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    Apart from communication, the Internet also provides some advanced features such as social
                      networking, cloud storage, blogging and podcasting. In this chapter, you will learn about social
                      networking sites, blogging, e-banking, RSS feeds and podcasting.

                                SOCIAL NETWORKING

                      A network is defined as “a group or system of interconnected people or things.” It is like an
                      invisible  thread  that  connects  you  with  your  family,
                      friends and relatives. In the computer world, a network
                      is a group  of two  or more  computers  connected  by
                      physical or wireless connections.

                      You  must  have  heard  people  using  the  terms  like  a
                      social person, a social butterfly, etc. A social person or
                      being social is often used for those who like to be around
                      people or who are friendly with everyone. They like to go

                      to parties and spend time with people.
                      When we combine the two terms social and network, we get social networking. It refers to a
                      website or web-based application through which one can create a profile and get acquainted
                      with other users.

                      Social media, on the other hand, is a means to communicate and share information with a vast
                      audience through websites. You can post images, videos, etc. to attract followers. The purpose
                      of such sites is to create buzz and curiosity among the public, either directly or indirectly. Some

                      examples are YouTube, television and newspapers.
                      Let's learn about the various forms of social media and how we can post or write
                      messages on various apps. You are making a sculpture. You want to let people
                      know about it. This is how you will post your message on different apps.

                          X: I am making a sculpture.
                          Facebook: I like sculptures.

                          Quora: Why am I making sculptures?

                          YouTube: This is a video of me making a sculpture.

                          Instagram: This is a photo of my sculpture.

                          LinkedIn: My skills include sculpture making.

                      FACEBOOK
                      Facebook is an American online social networking service. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg
                      on February 4, 2004. It was opened for people in 2006. It is the biggest social network worldwide,
                      with approx. 2.6 billion monthly active users. You can connect with your family and friends and

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