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                                                                           Learning Objectives                              INTERNET SERVICES
                                                                           •  Social Networking   •  Skype
                                                                           •  E-Banking         •  Newsgroup
                                                                           •  Blogging          •  Cloud Computing






                                Today my father and my mother were talking about social networking. Could                 103
                                you tell me more about social networking and related terminologies?

                                Yes! Let me tell you about social networking.



                 Apart from communication, Internet also provides some advanced features such as social
                 networking, cloud storage, and blogging. In this chapter, you will learn about some social

                 networking sites, Skype, newsgroup, blogging and  E-Banking.

                  Social Networking


                 A  network  is  defined  as  “a  group  or  system  of
                 interconnected  people  or things”.  It is like an
                 invisible  thread which  are connects you  with your

                 family, friends, and relatives. In the computer world,
                 network refers to the group of two or more computers
                 connected by physical or wireless connections.                           Social Networking

                 You must have heard people use 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. These sites let us create profiles and maintain personal and professional

                 relationships online.
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