Technology

            
            
            
             1957, the USSR launches the first artificial satellite.
             quickly works to establish the lead in technology and science .
             within the military system.
             The discovery of the Internet and email was designed for .
             military use to communicate locations of defense teams and .
             status of their work. By 1972 email was created allowing .
             communication between the US and Europe faster and easier.
             1983 every new computer became Internet capable. Domain .
             names were established in order for people to remember .
             easily where to contact someone rather than by numbers .
             2. Dial up.
             Dial up is a term referring to the use of your home phone line. With dial up you either have to use your current phone line or install an extra phone line within your home just for the computer. .
             A. Advantages and disadvantages.
             With one phone line coming into your home the disadvantage is it ties up the phone lines where no can use the phone to call in or out. Advantages is the cost, the price range is from free (with limited use) to $29.95 a month.
             B. Users.
             BellSouth, AOL, Earthlink, Juno.
             C. Cost .
             From Free (with limited use) to $29.95 per month.
             3. Broadband (Cable and DSL).
             A. Advantages.
             Cable and DSL capabilities allow us to rid ourselves of the second phone line saving us the $20.00 per month. Disadvantages are the cost but the speed makes it worth it.
             B. Users.
             BellSouth, Cox, Earthlink, Juno .
             C. Cost.
             From $14.95 to $59.95 per month .
             4. Choosing the right provider for your needs.
             A. Availability.
             With in your area you may not have the opportunity to have DSL or Cable capabilities. Dial up seems to be available everywhere there is a phone line.
             B. Speed.
             Two minutes to download some pictures with DSL and thirty minutes with dial up.
             C. Cost.
             Free to $59.95 per month not including the extra phone line option with dial up.