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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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