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Overview Discuss how the Internet works Understand ways to access the Internet Identify a URL Search for information on the Web Describe the types of Web pages Recognize how Web pages use graphics, animation, audio, video, and virtual reality Define Webcasting Describe the uses of electronic commerce (e-commerce) Explain how e-mail, FTP, newsgroups and message boards, mailing lists, chat rooms, and instant messaging work Identify the rules of netiquette This chapter introduces one of the most significant innovations of the past half century – the Internet. The Internet is defined, and the history of the Internet is detailed. You discover how the Internet works and learn about Internet service providers and online services, connecting to the Internet, how data travels the Internet, and Internet addresses. The World Wide Web, search engines, and multimedia on the Web are explained. You become familiar with Webcasting, electronic commerce, Web publishing, and other Internet...

Electronic commerce or in short e-commerce, refers to business activities like selling and purchasing of products and services carried out over electronic systems like the Internet and computer networks. The history of e-commerce dates back to 1970, when for the first time, electronic data interchange (EDI) and electronic fund transfer were introduced. Since then, a rapid growth of e-commerce has pervaded almost every other aspects of business such as supply chain management, transaction processing,  Internet marketing  and inventory management. Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Commerce Like any conventional business, electronic commerce is also characterized by some advantages and inherent drawbacks. Let's have a look at some of these important advantages and disadvantages of electronic commerce. Advantages of Electronic Commerce The greatest and the most important advantage of  e-commerce , is that it enables a business concern or individual to reach ...

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