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When did you learn about internet for the first time?

I think that was in 2007 or 2005, I am not 100% sure and at that time I used to access Internet via Internet cafe
 
I guess it was in 2002–03 when I learned about the internet. I didn't have internet access at that time at home. The only option I had was to go to an internet cafe and use the internet there. I remember I used to browse Orkut at that time more than any other site.
 
Sanjeev said:
I guess it was in 2002–03 when I learned about the internet. I didn't have internet access at that time at home. The only option I had was to go to an internet cafe and use the internet there. I remember I used to browse Orkut at that time more than any other site.
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Of course, I could remember those times one could not access internet on the phone. We have to go all the way to a cafe in order to buy time so that will be able to browse on the computer.
 
Yea then you have to pay for the amount of hours you will be using the Internet. But now anyone can access the Internet.
 
eLdavis said:
Yea then you have to pay for the amount of hours you will be using the Internet. But now anyone can access the Internet.
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Exactly that was how things are done at internet cafes back then. Most times I buy time two to three times because the first one will not be enough for me.
 
Back then I didn't really visit the cafe unless when I had to apply for exams or one thing or the other that had to do with school.
 
Nomad said:
The Internet is a global network of computers and servers that communicate with each other using a standard set of protocols. It allows people all over the world to access and share information, communicate, and collaborate in real-time. When did you know what internet was and when did you start using it? Well, I was in school when I learned about internet and had access to the internet fore the first time.
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I was 11 years old when my brother came back from USA and told me about it guide me of how it works
 
Ginger said:
I think that was in 2007 or 2005, I am not 100% sure and at that time I used to access Internet via Internet cafe
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Do you go to the internet cafe or you had the internet connection in that time?

I think it was only MTNL or VSNL who used to provide internet in those days
 
Sanjeev said:
Do you go to the internet cafe or you had the internet connection in that time?

I think it was only MTNL or VSNL who used to provide internet in those days
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Internet cafe, I think I used to spend Rs. 10 for 30 mins of Internet LOL
 
Ginger said:
Internet cafe, I think I used to spend Rs. 10 for 30 mins of Internet LOL
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Yes, I also remember I used to pay Rs 10 for an hour. I used to search jobs on naukri.com in the internet cafe those days.
 
Ginger said:
Internet cafe, I think I used to spend Rs. 10 for 30 mins of Internet LOL
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What's an "R"? I got on-line in 1997 via an "unlimited" dial up account. :D
 
I came across this word somewhere in 1995 when I graduated from my High school. I got to learn about it and use it in the extra computer course that I did along with my college education. I made a regular use of it at that time. It was not available in our home and I used to visit Cyber Cafes then regularly to access Internet.
 
zoldos said:
What's an "R"? I got on-line in 1997 via an "unlimited" dial up account. :D
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It's Rs. Rupees, its Indian currency like US have dollars and UK have pounds LOL, Glad you started way early
 
arunima25 said:
I came across this word somewhere in 1995 when I graduated from my High school. I got to learn about it and use it in the extra computer course that I did along with my college education. I made a regular use of it at that time. It was not available in our home and I used to visit Cyber Cafes then regularly to access Internet.
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Coolness!! I never visited an Internet cafe. Sounds fun way back!

Ginger said:
It's Rs. Rupees, its Indian currency like US have dollars and UK have pounds LOL, Glad you started way early
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Ah cool. hehe
 
Internet Cafe were mushrooming business in those days and a very profitable one. Many ventured into it and made huge profit. Internet and computer were not common in households and one would pay per hour rate to these cafes to get the work done. There used to be queue sometimes and we patiently waited for our turn.
 
Teegold said:
The concept of internet was strange when I was in elementary school. I used to hear of that term sometime but I don't really know what it stood for. Until I got a phone that can assess the internet, I began getting the hang of it.
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And it was the most wonderful thing we found and are in love with it because we can do so many things with internet.
 
When I first came across the term during my High school days, I found it a very heavy term. I had a feeling that it would be a very tough thing and can be accessed by only the sophisticated and highly technical people..I never thought that one day a person like me with no technical interest and inclination will use it with so ease.
 
Without any doubt, we all will agree that Internet has become a household thing in today's time. And it's hard to imagine a life without it. Knowingly or Unknowingly, we are dependent on so many things that needs Internet.
 
arunima25 said:
Without any doubt, we all will agree that Internet has become a household thing in today's time. And it's hard to imagine a life without it. Knowingly or Unknowingly, we are dependent on so many things that needs Internet.
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Yes, seems to be true. But has humanity become TOO dependent on it? What if a huge solar flare erupts and knocks out all of our tech? What would happen? Have humans become too complacent?
 
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