In week 12 we’ve been asked to discuss and consider the future of the web.
One of the recommended readings for this week discusses how far the web has come in just a few short years. Not only has the internet jumped from dial-up to high speed broadband (Australia is still lagging a little in that area, hopefully not for too much longer) but also the growing number of smart phones has allowed us greater access to wireless net. The internet is also departing from computers with more and more users now accessing it through smart phones. In the early 2000s, 3G technology was seen as a dud and something which would never take off. However, surveys show that now nearly two thirds of mobile phone users have access to the internet data via their mobile phones. A huge increase compared to just a few years ago.
Here’s an interesting video I found on Youtube which discusses the growing changes of the web. Definitely worth checking out.
Thanks Yuki - even though it's a promotional video, it's an excellent summary of some of the important issues we need to consider for the future.
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