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Internet
Internet (Net) Worldwide communications system consisting of hundreds of small
computer networks, interconnected by
telephone systems. It is a network of networks in which messages and data are sent using short local links from place to place. This enables users to send a message anywhere in the world by
electronic mail (e-mail) for the cost of a local phone call. The Internet or
Information Superhighway started in 1969 with funds from the US Department of Defense. See also
modem;
world wide web (WWW)
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Internet In A Box 2.0 -- the first retail product to integrate a full suite of Internet applications with an online service.
Business Wire; 6/5/1995; 700+ words
; ...longer have to choose between an online service or Internet software, Internet In A Box 2.0 provides the best of both worlds. SPRY, the centerpiece of CompuServe's newly formed Internet Division, announced today that Internet In A Box...
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internet.com Launches germany.internet.com and southafrica.internet.com.
Business Wire; 11/8/1999; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 1999-- internet.com (Nasdaq: INTM), The E-Business and Internet Technology Network, today announced that...launched international editions of the internet.com network for Germany and South Africa...
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internet.com teams with Yahoo! France, MSN and others to deliver france.internet.com news to France's growing Internet community.
M2 Presswire; 2/9/2000; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-9 February 2000-INTERNET.COM: internet.com teams with Yahoo! France, MSN and others to deliver france.internet.com news to France's growing Internet community (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09022000...
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internet.com Launches Toronto.internet.com; Continuing Regional Expansion Outside the United States.
Business Wire; 11/14/2000; 700+ words
; Business Editors/Internet Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2000 internet.com (Nasdaq:INTM), the Internet Industry Portal, today launched a new bureau to cover the thriving Internet market and community in the greater...
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internet.com Expands Global Reach With Foreign Language Web Sites in Belgium, Spain, Latin America, the Netherlands and Taiwan.
Business Wire; 4/27/2000; 700+ words
; ...part of its ongoing international expansion, internet.com (Nasdaq: INTM), the Internet Industry Portal, today unveiled four new international business-to-business portals for the Internet industry-- espanol.internet.com (http...
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INTERNET.COM: internet.com launches ch china.internet.com.
M2 Presswire; 9/1/1999; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-1 September 1999-INTERNET.COM: internet.com launches china.internet.com and announces future launch of japan.internet.com (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:310899 WESTPORT, CT -- internet.com (Nasdaq...
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internet.com expands global reach with foreign language web sites in Belgium, Spain, Latin America, The Netherlands and Taiwan.
M2 Presswire; 4/28/2000; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-28 April 2000-INTERNET.COM: internet.com expands global reach with foreign language web sites...NY -- As part of its ongoing international expansion, internet.com (Nasdaq: INTM), the Internet Industry Portal...
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internet.com Continues Regional Expansion With Launch of miami.internet.com.
Business Wire; 9/19/2000; 700+ words
; ...Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2000 internet.com (Nasdaq: INTM), the Internet Industry Portal, today launched a new bureau to cover the thriving Internet market and community in the greater Miami area that will also...
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internet.com Announces Content Alliance With Australia's Leading Internet Portal.
Business Wire; 3/14/2000; 700+ words
; ...Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2000 internet.com (Nasdaq: INTM), The Internet Industry's Portal, today announced a content alliance with Australia's leading Internet portal, ninemsn, a joint venture between...
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internet.com Launches Phoenix.internet.com, Its Ninth Regional Site, to Serve the Southwest's Internet Business Community.
Business Wire; 10/16/2000; 700+ words
; ...Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2000 internet.com Corporation (Nasdaq: INTM), the Internet Industry Portal, today launched a new bureau to cover the thriving Internet market and community in the greater Phoenix area. The...
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Internet
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, 2nd ed.
INTERNET An internet is a collection of interconnected computers that use networking hardware and software to send and receive data. The Internet is the global network of inter-connected computers and servers available...
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Internet Fraud
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
INTERNET FRAUD A crime in which the perpetrator...scheme using one or more elements of the internet to deprive a person of property or any...of businesses and consumers rely on the Internet and other forms of electronic communication...
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Internet addiction disorder
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Internet addiction disorder Definition Internet addiction disorder refers to the problematic use of the Internet, including the various aspects of its technology, such as electronic mail (e-mail) and the World Wide Web. The reader should...
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Internet, Impact on Politics
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Internet, Impact on Politics Since the mid-1990s a new force has emerged to reshape modern society — the Internet. One aspect of society that the Internet has changed significantly is politics. In politics, the...
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Internet Consultant: Worldwide Internet Marketing Services
Book article from: Business Plans Handbook
Internet Consultant BUSINESS PLAN WORLDWIDE INTERNET MARKETING SERVICES 18765 Industrial Turnpike Denver, CO 80903 February 1996 This plan details an Internet consulting service that offers web page design and other...
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