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In reply to the discussion: What's your favorite thing about the internet now that most of us have had it for 10 or more years.. [View all]NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)18. Instant access to information and worldwide communication
Who was that guy in the movie with....? Boom, look it up on the smartphone in less than a minute. I like having instant access to facts and information where before you had to find a book or ask someone who you hoped would know the answer.
Also, I like to keep up with friends/family who have scattered all over the country or world. Plus I used to stay in touch when I was on ships in the middle of the Gulf just like they were in the next room.
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What's your favorite thing about the internet now that most of us have had it for 10 or more years.. [View all]
WCGreen
Oct 2012
OP
Collaborative web sites like wikipedia, crowed sourced projects like kickstarter and microloans,...
Locut0s
Oct 2012
#28
There is Zillow as well so you can really see how much people you know paid for their house....
WCGreen
Oct 2012
#52
FaceTime. Talking to my daughter in London while I walk around the house in California.
vanlassie
Oct 2012
#62
Remember when a long distance call was so expensive that we tried to keep it to three minutes?
vanlassie
Oct 2012
#67
Come on, Loungers. Obviously the only correct answer is ... KITTY VIDEOS!
Arugula Latte
Oct 2012
#71