Computers, Internet, Web sites�what do they all mean? Hey,
you�re probably not a technophobe, I mean you own a microwave
right? Just push a few buttons and the food cooks itself-easy.
Now, they tell you the best way to share information, have a
business, and generally communicate in life, are on the Web. I
don�t know about you but for me the Web conjures up visions of a
giant spider whose sole intention is to turn me into a tasty
appetizer. Computers scare me. People say they�re the tool of
the future, but I find them to be quite alien, especially
compared to my lawnmower! All the technical jargon associated
with these machines, it�s like you have to have a university
degree in Information Technology just to turn one on.
The key to solving the riddle is just to go back in time. Not
easy?! Think about our ancestors, the prehistoric cave-dwelling
hairy folk. How did they get the job done each day? Tools�
Tools. A man had his stone axe to kill the wild beast; a woman
had a basket to collect fruits and vegetables. Sounds a little
sexist, but fortunately times have changed in a number of ways.
In our modern society the main tool has become the computer and
anyone can use it. In the old days a boy�s father would teach
them how to throw the axe. These days Web Hosts exist to help
people get acquainted with the Internet in much the same loving
parental role. These companies provide knowledge and access to
all the fundamental ways of taking part in using the space age
super-tool. I�ve heard that having knowledge about something is
half the battle of getting a job done. Having a Web Host is like
meeting your mentor, the wizard who shows you the simple way to
navigate through this new techno-world.
If you are a small business, a major company, or just an
individual looking to spread a message to the rest of the world,
the Internet or World Wide Web is your necessary gate of entry.
Communication through Web Sites and Email systems is your means
to partaking in the �new� world. Whether you are searching for
information, selling a product or idea, talking to friends, or
just browsing through the �shop� of life, Web Hosts are here to
help you make the journey as enjoyable as possible. No more
scratching your head in befuddlement, now there�s a star
lighting the way through our fearful darkness.
About the author:
Jesse S. Somer
M6.Net
http://www.m6.net
Jesse S. Somer is a human analyst of the postmodern technical
world. He hopes to bridge the gap of understanding between
experts and novices involved with the computing industry.
