Just a century ago we didnt even know about computers and the Internet. But today we take them for granted and cant imagine our life without these inventions. I think that the Internet (or WorldWideWeb) is the greatest invention ever and it has made a significant impact on our lives. Nowadays the Internet is affordable almost for anyone and it connects people all around the world. You can stay in touch with your friends, relatives and colleagues. Our modern life will stop without the net because it helps to make on-line business transactions, manage our bank accounts, pay our gas or electricity bills and send important s, for example.

The Internet saves our time and money. We can do on-line shopping choosing the desirable thing at the best price. And then we just click Order the delivery. By the way, we can also sell various things in the net. We often dont need to go to the library: surfing the net can easily help us to find and open the book we need. Buying stamps and envelopes isnt required if youre going to send an . It takes just a few seconds to send an instant message by . I am sure that the Internet has changed our life for the better. There is only one disadvantage about it: some people become rather addicted to it and spend all days long surfing the net, on-line dating or playing games. Over-using the net can be dangerous because new technology victims start neglecting their families, friends, work and real hobbies.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet. As anything, the Web has two sides: bad and good. We've already talked about a good side. What about its disadvantages? The main problem connected with the Internet is net obsession. It can be compared with TV addiction but I think Internet addiction is more widespread and more destructive. Either adults or children can't live without the Web. They lose interest in their hobbies, spend their free time in front of the screen. Then they forget about their friends. People destroy their health (some cases were very hazardous: problems were much more serious than bad eyesight). When these people get fired they lose the link between the real and the virtual world. Unfortunately, some people become insane. Nowadays the Internet addiction is one of the most principal problems. And it's hard to solve it because the life without Internet is really impossible today.

There are other disadvantages of the Net: a big hourly or monthly fee, diverse computer viruses and harmful programs, which can rob you.

I am a frequent Internet user but I'm not addicted to it. I log on the Web about two times a week. First of all I check my (I have some pen pals), then I go to my favorite sites (various forums, music sites, sites with diaries). Taking everything in account, I'd like to say that every invention usually has its lovers and enemies. We can blame the Web a lot, discuss it every time, but still log on to read the weather forecast or to send a letter to Australia by . And no one can deny the great role of it. So, if people control themselves everything will be OK.

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