Essays and Research Papers on Internet 

An 8 page paper discussing the history, characteristics and benefits of PHP language. Originally called "Personal Home Page," PHP language was developed for use in the open-source environment of Linux and Apache. Its ease of use and compatibility with a wide range of programs, however, have made it one of the fastest-growing languages ...

A 12 page research paper that discusses what is meant by Web 2.0 technologies, their history, what they encompass, and whether or not they will impact corporate America. The writer argues that this technology is the wave of the future and offers arguments supporting this position. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper examined the commercial environment for MP3 players. The paper includes some development history, consideration of the technology patents, major competitors, key success factors, market growth projections and threats to the industry. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10-page paper supports the thesis that the Internet is the supporter of the New Economy, rather than being a failure in the wake of the dot-com bust. The essay touches on the Internet's history, as well as the reasons behind the bankruptcies of many of the dot-coms. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of chat rooms, its history and how to chat. Various types are noted. The mechanics of chatting are relayed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provides information on European colonization of North American 1600-1640, and analyzes the web site from which the information was obtained. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page discussion of the varying Internet utilization and provisions in Eastern Europe verses that in countries such as the United States and Western European countries. Notes the historic and economic factors which have resulted in a relative lag in Internet receptivity and provision in Eastern Europe. Concludes that while this lag ...

An 11 page paper examining the current state of e-commerce among European websites, making suggestions for strategies for US-based companies launching European versions of sites designed for retail trade. E-commerce has not yet become at all common in Europe, but it appears that the reason has more to do with merchants than it does with potential customers. ...

This 4 page paper looks at the decision of Microsoft to offer a selection of different web browsers to the users of its Windows operating system, considering how and why this option has been offered in the context of the antitrust case in Europe.

Microsoft has been involved in numerous anti-trust cases in both the USA and Europe. This 9 page paper considers whether Microsoft simply a successful company that has developed into a powerful monopoly offering the market what it wants or if Microsoft used its monopoly power to exploit the market. The paper also consider whether companies ...

A 3 page paper reviewing several of Coca-Cola's and Pepsi's international websites, including those of Japan, France, Russia, Australia and Belgium. Each features the companies' logos, and most are tailored to the country they target. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper reviewing several of Coca-Cola's and Pepsi's international websites, including those of Japan, France, Russia, Australia and Belgium. Each features the companies' logos, and most are tailored to the country they target. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines the controversy over filtering Internet access as mandated by a new federal law. The writer discusses why the ALA and ACLU are opposed to this law and how filtering programs simply do not work. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the position of web page content under UK laws. The paper looks at a case supplied by the student. The first issue concerns content created by a subcontractor without a written contract and who owns the copyright. The second issue looks at the copying of photographs form a different website ...

A 9 page paper answering 6 questions about “legal issues surrounding computer technologies and the challenges posed to Information Technology professionals by the growth of the Internet and the Web. Topics include intellectual property issues such as copyright and trademark issues, privacy, governmental regulation and ethics.” Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on ethics, security and legalities as they pertain to ebusiness and ecommerce. Napster is used as an example. Bibliography has 4 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the statement that the expansion of the internet will make the law of intellectual property redundant. The paper looks at how this may be argues as being the case and how and why the protection may also be seen as increasing. The paper looks at the law from a range ...

An 18 page paper that begins by providing a definition and explanation of what defamation is and the criteria for a lawsuit. The writer discusses the difficulties associated with defamation and the Internet, including the degree of responsibility that is assigned to ISPs. The paper provides a number of lawsuits brought as a result of ...

This 6-page paper involves a case study detailing moral, ethical and legal behavior on the Internet. The main topic of the paper is copyright law, and the options available to a fictitious young woman who found her photo stolen and posted over the web. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper takes a look at some cases, and legislation, that affects the management of intellectual property as it pertains to the Internet. Laws in several countries, including the United States and Malaysia, are discussed as well as attempts by well meaning world organizations set up to resolve the problem. Bibliography lists ...

Regulating the internet is a problematic area. This 10 page paper considers some of the areas where the difficulty may be faced, how the difficulties occur and have seen partially resolution within the law. The paper looks at accessing information on the internet, the use of information on the internet, freedom of speech and copyright ...

A 14 page paper. Cybercrime is increasing every year. The costs are staggering, as much as hundreds of millions of dollars each year plus the cost to human dignity and morale. The crooks have had more tools to use than our law enforcement agencies and law enforcement has been consistently thwarted in their attempts ...

A 16 page paper defining networks; discussing network protocols (particularly TCP/IP); listing network components; and measuring network performance. The paper presents the Utilization Law and Little’s Law, providing the equations for each. It provides a list of network characteristics such as bandwidth and latency, and discusses approaches to making the network more efficient ...

This 7 page paper considers the potion of EU law concerning the protection of data. The writer looks at this generally as well ad the application of this to the Internet. The bibliography cite 14 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the problems facing Internet users. Laws pertinent to e-mail are examined as is the reality of hacking. Why others would want to read personal e-mail is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.