Plugging into the future; archaic and slow, the Internet is still not ready for prime time; yet it may soon transform life more then the computer itself
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The Internet is not yet of practical use for most people, but technological improvements are likely to give it mass appeal. The Internet is likely to be most used to conduct activities such as selling retail products, carrying long-distance telephone conversations, and as a conduit for education and research.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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The profit modem: on the Internet, comparison shopping is as easy as clicking a mouse button
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The World Wide Web has the potential to change the way consumers buy goods, and low prices and a wide selection of products may soon be a reality. Bayshore Trust Co is now offering loan approvals and other services through its Web site.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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Books on the Web
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The growth of book retailing the World Wide Web is as great threat to the Canadian publishing industry as Ingram Industries Inc's entry into the Canadian market. Barnes & Noble has joined Amazon.com Inc in marketing on the Web.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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