The internet & Social media

     The Internet

 

 Definition

·         The internet is made up of millions upon millions of small computer networks all brought together to form the vast "Inter-Network". That word never caught on, so it was shortened to the much easier-to-say "Internet".

 

Real World Example

 

one day people could only use the phone could communicate now they can use the internet to talk and they used to just use books for research and now they can search on Google, YouTube etc  

Personal Opinion

 

The internet is really good for gaming, blogging, chat sights e.g. Facebook, twitter. it is also good for school work and to look up things on Google for research.

 

        Social Effects

 

 Definition 

The effect of an activity on the social fabric of the community  and well-being of the individuals  and families.

 

Real World Example

 Internet Marketing Company - Business to Business (B2B)
Social Networking and Group Participation / Development on LinkedIn

Consumer Fashion Brand - Major Women’s Fashion Brand
Social Networking – Facebook, Twitter and more “profile” type sites.

Personal Opinion

 i like this because i like Facebook and yer i think it is good :)

  

        Computer Misuse Act

 

• Definition

Hacking has been around almost as long as the Internet; some people just love to try and break into a computer system.

• Real World Example - Two court cases

   

• Personal Opinion    

   

  The computer misuse act is very important for the safety of our online interactions. A lot of people would suffer if it wasn't in place.

 

      Copyright Patent Act

 

• Definition

Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most governments, giving the creator of an original work exclusive rights to it, usually for a limited time.

• Real World Example - Apple sues Samsung

   

• Personal Opinion    

   i think if we didn't have the copyright patent act people would just take infomation from anyone and there would be nothing new to read or research about.

         Data Protection Act

 

• Definition

The Data Protection Act 1998 is a united kingdom act of parliament which defines UK law on the processing of data on identifiable living people.

• Real World Example -  Data protection case

   

• Personal Opinion    

   i think if we didn't have this every thing would be taken and it wouldnt be safe to put your data on the internet

         Computer Crime

 

• Definition

Computer crime, or cyber-crime, refers to any crime that involves a computer and a network.

• Real World Example - Computer crime case: former manager pleads guilty

   

• Personal Opinion    

  i think all crime is stupid so yer

       Piracy

 

• Definition

the unauthorized reproduction or use of a copyrighted book, recording, television program, patented invention, trademarked product, etc.: The record industry is beset with piracy.

 

• Real World Example - Piracy Court Case Nets Sega $10,000

   

   

• Personal Opinion    

  again its steeling i have no time for people who steal.

         Social Media

• Definition

·         Media is an instrument on communication, like a newspaper or a radio, so social media would be a social instrument of communication.

• Real World Example - Trial by social media a threat to justice

   

• Personal Opinion    

  i like social media because you can find out what is happening around the would.