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Info Byte

                     TalkoMatic was the first online chat system. It was created by
                     Doug Brown and David R. Wolley in 1973.


                 Downloading Data

                 Getting the data from the Internet
                 (server) to the client computer (user’s
                 computer) is known as downloading.

                 You can download innumerable games,
                 music, videos, movies, and a host of
                 other entertainment software from the
                 Internet, most of which are free.

                 Uploading Data

                 Copying the data  from your  computer (user’s computer)  to

                 the Internet (server) is known as Uploading. This process is
                 generally  used  when  you  want  to  send  some  photographs,
                 articles, or files to your friends, family, etc.

                 You can upload the data using Google Drive.

                  i +  ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET

                 The internet has various advantages and disadvantages that are discussed below.

                 Advantages of the Internet

                 1.  It helps to read newspapers online.

                 2.  It is used for buying and selling items online.
                 3.  It helps people to work from home.

                 4.  It also provides a great source of education and information.
                 Disadvantages of the Internet


                 1.   It can be a potential source of online threats and malware attacks.
                 2.  It is addictive and can lead to wastage of time.

                 3.  There are always chances of exposure to inappropriate or graphic content.

                    Info Byte

                     The Internet allows us to do online booking of hotels, railway tickets, air tickets, etc.









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