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                   TalkoMatic was 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  user’s computer  (client)  is known
                 as  downloading.  You  can  download
                 games, music, videos, movies, etc.  from
                 the Internet, some 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, messages, e-mails, articles or files  to your

                 friends, family, etc.

                 You can upload the data in the form of files/folders by
                 using Google Drive.


                      ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE

                     INTERNET

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

                 Advantages of the Internet

                    It helps to read newspapers online.

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

                    It provides a great source of education and information.

                    It is used to send instant messages and do chatting with friends and family.
                    It provides the facility of online banking.

                    We can socialize with friends and family using social networking on internet.

                    It is a great tool of entertainment. We can play games, watch movies, listen to
                    music, etc. using Internet.


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