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00:00 >> It's everywhere these days.
00:07 >> The information superhighways, the linking together of technologies that until now haven't
00:11 really been used together, is also used to define the worldwide network of computers,
00:15 or NET for short.
00:16 >> Picture a modern network of global superhighways connecting large cities.
00:20 This is the Internet.
00:21 >> Picture toll highways providing specialized services.
00:24 These are the commercial networks.
00:25 >> Picture smaller routes linking communities.
00:27 These are phytonets.
00:28 >> And finally, picture yourself offering the use of your own driveway.
00:31 This is a local PBS or bulletin board.
00:34 >> So imagine all these people, who through their computers are connected together, riding
00:38 along the superhighway, cruising on the Internet.
00:40 The Internet is the backbone of the information superhighway.
00:44 As many as 2 million computers, 50 million people can be connected at the same time.
00:49 >> Once you're hooked in, this is what you can do.
00:50 Talk to people, like an electronic worldwide party line.
00:54 One on one or in groups.
00:55 Across the street, across the country, or even around the world.
00:58 >> Instantly.
00:59 >> Unlike the phone lines, you're typing instead of talking.
01:02 Like the phone lines, you do not see who you're dealing with.
01:04 Everyone uses nicknames.
01:05 So while it's easy to meet new people, be careful about giving out information about
01:08 yourself.
01:09 >> You can join discussion groups with subjects ranging from video game tips to letterman
01:13 top ten lists.
01:14 >> You can play games, everything from chess to multi-user dungeons, by yourself or with
01:18 others, anywhere on the net.
01:20 >> You can use electronic mail.
01:21 You can write a letter to your friend using an Internet address instead of using your
01:24 regular street address.
01:25 >> The letter will arrive in seconds, under three seconds to Australia.
01:29 >> You can access information.
01:31 >> Street sense.
01:33 >> You can get into specialized electronic libraries, also known as databases.
01:43 >> Since net communication is based on the written word, if words can be shortened, they
01:46 will be.
01:47 >> If you're in a good mood, you can type this.
01:51 >> If you're in a bad mood, you can type this.
01:57 >> When you use capital letters, it means you're shouting.
02:01 >> So, you use, ah!
02:06 >> Cyberspace.
02:07 >> Matrix.
02:08 >> Flame.
02:09 >> Fac.
02:10 >> Newbie.
02:11 >> Ankle biters.
02:12 >> While these services already exist on the highway, you either have to have sophisticated
02:19 equipment or pay big bucks, but in the near future, all these services will be available
02:23 on the Internet.
02:24 >> What technology are you looking forward to in the future?
02:33 >> Um, hoverboards.
02:34 Like, skateboards that start to hover.
02:39 >> Computerized housemates.
02:42 >> Better cellular phones.
02:43 >> I'd like to see phones that are voice activated and they have a screen where you can actually
02:50 see the person.
02:51 >> Holodecks.
02:52 Holodecks, definitely.
02:53 Your ultimate fantasy, like, with what's not even real, so it's really awesome.
02:57 You don't have to worry about any of the consequences either.
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