We have come a long way in global technological progress. Computers are a way of life today, but years ago everything was documented on paper and before that on stone. Indeed, the Internet hosts an enormous database of information. Technology has allowed this information to reach a wide audience. It would be almost unheard of for the average American to ever go without the Internet. In 2000, more than half of American households owned a personal computer. Today, that number must have tripled (Mary Fitzpatrick: American Ways). There is no doubt that the Internet constitutes an important database on a global scale. On the one hand, the Internet is not only a source of entertainment, but also a major source of news, information and goods for sale. Individuals can personalize the news they receive about current events, new products, sales and special offers. Individuals can create their own news sites and web blogs. Musicians can record their CDs and sell them on the web. Indeed, it is now possible to find just about anything or anyone on the internet. Today, more than 10,000 application programs are available on computers (Library.thinkquest.org). These programs include word processing, spreadsheet, and communications programs; let's not forget that these are only 3 programs out of 10,000. Computers are essentially used in all areas of our daily life. Computers are used and will continue to be used in education, medicine, travel and business. Students and teachers depend on computers. Students can research, check their grades, and perform over a million calculations per second in math calculations. Additionally, teachers can update their lessons and record student grades. On the other hand, in the middle of paper......a quote given "The human race deserves to retain its individuality separate from the technology that we ourselves have created. We hold dominion over it. It does not claim dominate us”. That is, we must not change our way of thinking, regardless of the latest technologies. In the same way, the Internet is a human creation therefore, we control the Internet; us There is no doubt that the Internet has and continues to have a profound effect on our society as a whole. Therefore, when surfing the web, be sure to take into account the latest features of the Internet; latest great features of the Internet The Internet is more powerful than it has ever been and will continue to grow in power and influence for the foreseeable future, and by that I mean generations to come, not just for a few years...