Computerworld – As the Internet hits 40 this week, it’s not difficult to to look back and see the changes it’s brought to the world.
E-mail. Instant messaging. Buying and selling stocks online. Watching surgeries performed in real-time. All are now widespread activities thanks to the Internet.
The changes have been nothing less than astounding.
Businesses stay in touch with customers using Twitter and Facebook. CEOs are blogging about their companies and their daily activities. And move over presidential candidates and sports stars, now astronauts are Twittering from outer space.
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