The purpose of news as a resource is to provide information on current events. News are often developed by traditional companies such as newspaper. They are usually parallel to the traditional medium. Example includes CNN, BBC, Straits Times, CNA, etc.
With the printed newspapers and broadcast companies going online, we can see many examples of websites of this nature on the internet now. Many latest news are updated on the internet and users can view them at anywhere that has internet connection. Many existing radio and television broadcasters provide Internet 'feeds' of their live audio and video streams (for example, the BBC). They may also allow time-shift viewing or listening such as Preview, Classic Clips and Listen Again features. These providers have been joined by a range of pure Internet 'broadcasters' who never had on-air licenses. This means that an Internet-connected device, such as a computer or something more specific, can be used to access on-line media in much the same way as was previously possible only with a television or radio receiver.
Next is about information. Information provides factual information. From and about Government, e.g. census data For example visiting HDB.gov.sg would give factual information for both buyers and sellers. From and about Organizations, e.g. transportation schedules and about subjects e.g. Sciences, Arts, etc. This information keep us updated and through these information found, it eventually can increase our knowledge on a particular topic, example latest technology. Through research, we get information to help us in projects as well. Internet file sharing is another form where by information is spdead. A computer file can be e-mailed to customers, colleagues and friends as an attachment. It can be uploaded to a Web site or FTP server for easy download by others. It can be put into a "shared location" or onto a file server for instant use by colleagues. The load of bulk downloads to many users can be eased by the use of "mirror" servers or peer-to-peer networks.
The third reason would be for entertainment purposes.
Going onto entertainment, it is established to provide entertainment. The different types of entertainment includes, games, jokes, fan information, music, movies, pod casting.
One main area of leisure on the Internet is multiplayer gaming. This form of leisure creates communities, bringing people of all ages and origins to enjoy the fast-paced world of multiplayer games. These range from MMORPG to first-person shooters, from role-playing games to online gambling. This has revolutionized the way many people interact and spend their free time on the Internet. Many use the Internet to access and download music, movies and other works for their enjoyment and relaxation. People use chat, messaging and email to make and stay in touch with friends worldwide, sometimes in the same way as some previously had pen pals. Social networking Web sites like Myspace and Facebook many others like them also put and keep people in contact for their enjoyment.
Finally for business/marketing purposes.
For business and marketing purposes, it is used to promote a product or a service. In this purpose, the sites may offer online catalogues, contain press releases and information about the company, offer online services, etc.
The Internet has also become a large market for companies; some of the biggest companies today have grown by taking advantage of the efficient nature of low-cost advertising and commerce through the Internet, also known as e-commerce. It is the fastest way to spread information to a vast number of people simultaneously. The Internet has also subsequently revolutionized shopping—for example; a person can order a CD online and receive it in the mail within a couple of days, or download it directly in some cases. The Internet has also greatly facilitated personalized marketing which allows a company to market a product to a specific person or a specific group of people more so than any other advertising medium.
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