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"Web Hosts: Helping us navigate through this future techno-world"
Computers, Internet, Web sites.what do they all mean? Hey, you're probably
not a technophobe, I mean you own a microwave right? Just push a few buttons
and the food cooks itself-easy. Now, they tell you the best way to share information,
have a business, and generally communicate in life, are on the Web. I don't
know about you but for me the Web conjures up visions of a giant spider whose
sole intention is to turn me into a tasty appetizer. Computers scare me. People
say they're the tool of the future, but I find them to be quite alien, especially
compared to my lawnmower! All the technical jargon associated with these machines,
it's like you have to have a university degree in Information Technology just
to turn one on.
The key to solving the riddle is just to go back in time. Not easy?! Think
about our ancestors, the prehistoric cave-dwelling hairy folk. How did they
get the job done each day? Tools. Tools. A man had his stone axe to kill the
wild beast; a woman had a basket to collect fruits and vegetables. Sounds a
little sexist, but fortunately times have changed in a number of ways. In our
modern society the main tool has become the computer and anyone can use it.
In the old days a boy's father would teach them how to throw the axe. These
days Web Hosts exist to help people get acquainted with the Internet in much
the same loving parental role. These companies provide knowledge and access
to all the fundamental ways of taking part in using the space age super-tool.
I've heard that having knowledge about something is half the battle of getting
a job done. Having a Web Host is like meeting your mentor, the wizard who shows
you the simple way to navigate through this new techno-world.
If you are a small business, a major company, or just an individual looking
to spread a message to the rest of the world, the Internet or World Wide Web
is your necessary gate of entry. Communication through Web Sites and Email systems
is your means to partaking in the 'new' world. Whether you are searching for
information, selling a product or idea, talking to friends, or just browsing
through the 'shop' of life, Web Hosts are here to help you make the journey
as enjoyable as possible. No more scratching your head in befuddlement, now
there's a star lighting the way through our fearful darkness.
About the Author:Jesse S. Somer is a human analyst of the postmodern technical
world.
He hopes to bridge the gap of understanding between experts and novices involved with the computing industry. |