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INTERNET SERVICES
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.

