To find general information about a subject
The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing.

To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too
To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves.

Answered by .... ..... , an ibibo Master, at 9:34 AM on July 15, 2008

To find general information about a subject
The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing.

To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too
To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves.

Answered by Ni .. , an ibibo Master, at 10:39 AM on July 13, 2008

well Raju, The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing.

To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too
To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves.

To discuss their interests with like-minded people
Did you think you were alone in your obsession with a singer, TV programme, author, hobby? Chances are there's and Internet group for people like you, discussing every little detail of your obsession right now.

To have fun
There's no doubt that the Internet is a fun place to be

To learn
Online distance education courses can give you an opportunity to gain a qualification over the Internet.

To find software
The Internet contains a wealth of useful downloadable shareware. Some pieces of shareware are limited versions of the full piece of software, other are time limited trials (you should pay once the time limit is up). Other shareware is free for educational institutes, or for non-commercial purposes.

for details,please visit:
http://english.unitecn ology.ac.nz/resources/resource s/tutorial/conceptual/uses.htm

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 12:05 PM on June 24, 2008

well, To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too
To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves.

To discuss their interests with like-minded people
Did you think you were alone in your obsession with a singer, TV programme, author, hobby? Chances are there's and Internet group for people like you, discussing every little detail of your obsession right now.

Answered by Raksha , an ibibo Master, at 3:13 PM on June 22, 2008

To find general information about a subject
The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing.

To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too
To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves.

To discuss their interests with like-minded people
Did you think you were alone in your obsession with a singer, TV programme, author, hobby? Chances are there's and Internet group for people like you, discussing every little detail of your obsession right now.

To have fun
There's no doubt that the Internet is a fun place to be

To learn
Online distance education courses can give you an opportunity to gain a qualification over the Internet.

To find software
The Internet contains a wealth of useful downloadable shareware. Some pieces of shareware are limited versions of the full piece of software, other are time limited trials (you should pay once the time limit is up). Other shareware is free for educational institutes, or for non-commercial purposes.

Source :

http://english.unitecn ology.ac.nz/resources/resource s/tutorial/conceptual/uses.htm

Answered by Madhurima , an ibibo Master, at 1:38 PM on June 21, 2008

The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing. For every topic that you've ever wondered about, there's bound to be someone who's written a Web page about it. The Web offers many different perspectives on a single topic. Apart from information its the best source of Entertainment.

Answered by KRATOS , an ibibo Citizen, at 10:53 PM on June 20, 2008

Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing. For every topic that you've ever wondered about, there's bound to be someone who's written a Web page about it. The Web offers many different perspectives on a single topic. For example, here is a selection of pages about Genetic Engineering:
Genetic Engineering News
Greenpeace: Genetic Engineering
A Guide for Kids
Improving on Nature or Uncorking the Genie?


In fact you can even find online encyclopedias. Many of these are now offering a subscription service which lets you search through the complete text of the encyclopedia. There are also many free ecyclopedias that may give you a cut-down version of what you would find in a complete encyclopedia. Encyclopedia Britannica
Encarta
Encyclope dia.C om



To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.
Snow Cams - find out what the snow's like at your favourite New Zealand ski resort without leaving your computer.
MetService (NZ)
- contains NZ, marine and mountain forecasts as well as maps and observations.
The World Clock - current local times for cities all over the world - even knows about daylight savings.
Foreign Exchange Rates - get a table with exchange rates to and from any other currency.
Village Cinemas - find out movie times without having to search for a paper.

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 1:46 PM on June 20, 2008

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To find general information about a subject
The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing.

To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too
To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves.

To discuss their interests with like-minded people
Did you think you were alone in your obsession with a singer, TV programme, author, hobby? Chances are there's and Internet group for people like you, discussing every little detail of your obsession right now.

To have fun
There's no doubt that the Internet is a fun place to be

To learn
Online distance education courses can give you an opportunity to gain a qualification over the Internet.

To find software
The Internet contains a wealth of useful downloadable shareware. Some pieces of shareware are limited versions of the full piece of software, other are time limited trials (you should pay once the time limit is up). Other shareware is free for educational institutes, or for non-commercial purposes.

Source :

http://english.unitecn ology.ac.nz/resources/resource s/tutorial/conceptual/uses.htm

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 12:51 PM on June 19, 2008

Reasons why people use the Internet. To find general information about a subject The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even ...

Reasons why people use the Internet

* To find general information about a subject
The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing. For every topic that you've ever wondered about, there's bound to be someone who's written a Web page about it. The Web offers many different perspectives on a single topic. For example, here is a selection of pages about Genetic Engineering:
Genetic Engineering News
Greenpeace: Genetic Engineering
A Guide for Kids
Improving on Nature or Uncorking the Genie?

In fact you can even find online encyclopedias. Many of these are now offering a subscription service which lets you search through the complete text of the encyclopedia. There are also many free ecyclopedias that may give you a cut-down version of what you would find in a complete encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encarta
Encyclope dia.Com

* To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

Snow Cams - find out what the snow's like at your favourite New Zealand ski resort without leaving your computer.
MetService (NZ)
- contains NZ, marine and mountain forecasts as well as maps and observations.
The World Clock - current local times for cities all over the world - even knows about daylight savings.
Foreign Exchange Rates - get a table with exchange rates to and from any other currency.
Village Cinemas - find out movie times without having to search for a paper.

* To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too. It's not as personal as a handwritten letter - and not as reliable either. If you spell the name of the street wrong in a conventional address, it's not too difficult for the post office to work out what you mean. However if you spell anything wrong in an email address, your mail won't be delivered (you might get it sent back to you or you might never realise).

Find out more about Email

* To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves. When you know you will never have to meet someone face-to-face, you may find it easier to tell them your darkest secrets. Cyber-friendships have often developed into real life ones too. Many people have even found love on the Net, and have gone on to marry their cyber-partner.

* To discuss their interests with like-minded people
Did you think you were alone in your obsession with a singer, TV programme, author, hobby? Chances are there's and Internet group for people like you, discussing every little detail of your obsession right now.
The Republic of Pemberley is a discussion board for "Pride and Prejudice" (by Jane Austen) obsessives.
The Society of Barefoot Living is for people who go barefoot - everywhere!

* To have fun
There's no doubt that the Internet is a fun place to be. There's plenty to keep you occupied on a rainy day.
Here's just a few of the many frivolous things to do on the Web:

The Waitakere Rovers Kiwiness Quiz
Send virtual flowers
Misheard Song Lyrics

* To learn
Online distance education courses ca

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 7:53 PM on June 18, 2008

To find general information about a subject
The Web is like a huge encyclopedia of information - in some ways it's even better. The volume of information you'll find on the Web is amazing.

To access information not easily available elsewhere
One of the great things about the Web is that it puts information into your hands that you might otherwise have to pay for or find out by less convenient means.

To correspond with faraway friends
Email offers a cheap and easy alternative to traditional methods of correspondence. It's faster and easier than writing snail mail and cheaper than using the telephone. Of course, there are disadvantages too
To meet people
The Web is generally a very friendly place. People love getting email from strangers, and friendships are quick to form from casual correspondence. The "impersonal" aspect of email tends to encourage people to reveal surprisingly personal things about themselves.

To discuss their interests with like-minded people
Did you think you were alone in your obsession with a singer, TV programme, author, hobby? Chances are there's and Internet group for people like you, discussing every little detail of your obsession right now.

To have fun
There's no doubt that the Internet is a fun place to be

To learn
Online distance education courses can give you an opportunity to gain a qualification over the Internet.

To find software
The Internet contains a wealth of useful downloadable shareware. Some pieces of shareware are limited versions of the full piece of software, other are time limited trials (you should pay once the time limit is up). Other shareware is free for educational institutes, or for non-commercial purposes.

for details,please visit:
http://english.unitecn ology.ac.nz/resources/resource s/tutorial/conceptual/uses.htm

Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Wizard, at 6:29 PM on June 18, 2008