Essays and Research Papers on Internet 

This 4-page paper discusses what needs to be considered when implementing a web site for a fictious computer company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers an example search of the Internet. The Internet is an incredibly varied electronic environment. While there is a wealth of information on the Internet, there are innumerable sites that simply take up space and make finding the informative sites more difficult. Using the topic of "Frankenstein" as ...

This 4-page paper examines how Linux and Microsoft systems are going head to head, and examines if Linux will be the system that breaks Microsoft's dominance in the operating systems market. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report presents the argument that when one considers the fact that Americans have lost more than $50 billion in only the five years between 1998 and 2003, it is difficult to offer any meaningful argument regarding the value of gambling to anybody but the owners of casinos. The social, economic, and emotional costs ...

This 8 page paper looks at Cometa , a company that was launched at the end of 2002. The strategy of its well known partners like IBM and AT& T are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

8 pages in length. The impact of technology has long been both a benefit and a curse to society, with some advancements furthering man's quest for a better, more convenient existence and others compromising standard ethics to the point of threatening his privacy. Looking back upon the Internet's infancy and what it projected ...

This 4 page paper examines the role of Broadband Internet and its increasing influence. This paper furthermore explores how this trend will impact the broadcasting industry now and in the future. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page overview of the information which is available on the Internet regarding this genetic-based condition. The author reviews ten consumer-oriented web sites for content and presentation. Includes a table covering the major features of each of the reviewed site. No additional sources are listed.

A 9 page research paper that explores the relationship between the Internet and information systems as applied to business. The writer discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of Internet technology and argues that the benefits to business are tremendous. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper answering 6 questions about Amazon.com’s strategic direction; use of technology; core competencies; mission statement; and integrity of customer data. No introduction or conclusion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15 page paper discusses the case study of the IDE product called Pay-EZ and its impact on the micropayment industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper offers an overview of the hotel industry, as well as the impact of the Internet on the industry. Also included are analyses of five hotel web sites. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Data compression is becoming increasingly important as companies seek to maximize their use of bandwidth. The 5 page paper compares the different data compression techniques of two companies; Peribit and Expand. The paper looks at how they work, the cost of the solutions offer and the support that is provided. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

This 8 page paper answers questions posed by a student. Then first looks at issues surrounding online recruitment, the advantages and disadvantages for both employers and employees. The second question considers the position of a traditional university that wishes to change from traditional teaching methods to a focus on distance learning though the internet and ...

This 5 page paper considers the technology used in internet banking. The paper begins by considering the development and then looks at current capabilities and the way in which developments are likely to occur in the future. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing the question of whether or not the hacker community could be considered a counterculture. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines “counterculture” as “a culture, especially of young people, with values or lifestyles in opposition to those of the established culture”. Jay Michaelson extends the definition ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the reasons why firms plunge into e-commerce without consideration for the return in their investment. From some perspectives, it would seem that many firms “plunge” into e-commerce without assessing the return on their investment. This “plunge” however has become a necessary process for all businesses due to the ...

This 4 Page paper considers the advantages and disadvantages that are presented with the advent of the internet and e-commerce specifically for the small and medium sized enterprise (SME). The paper outlines both the advantages and disadvantages and considers viable solutions. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5-page paper analyzes how the Internet and its use for romance is changing the way society meets and connects with people. Sources used are scholarly sources and studies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 12 page paper. The catalyst statement for this paper is: Supermarket and shopping mall metaphors for e-commerce are widely used in industrialized countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and much of Europe. Are these particular metaphors useful and/or appropriate in marginalized and developing nations? What strategies could be used to ...

A 4 page paper. Only books, music, videos and movie tickets are discussed in this paper. The paper discusses the impact of e-commerce on these items. The writer begins by commenting on the success of Amazon.com. Statistical data reported include the percentage of consumers who make purchases Online, the percentage who purchase books, CDs, videos ...

This 4 page paper compares three travel web cites, looks at their similarities and differences and how these may be interpreted. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper reviews the research undertaken in Australia in the report “Taking the Plunge 2000; Sink or Swim”. The paper looked at the level of participation in e-commerce by small to medium sized enterprises. The desk research and the primary research is critiqued with improvements suggested. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 10 page paper discussing Cases IV-6 and IV-7, each of which reviews integrating the information management (IM) systems at Digital Equipment Company (DEC) and Compaq Computer in 1998, at the time that Compaq acquired DEC. The cultures of the two companies were very different going into the merger, and that difference was reflected ...

This 4-page paper, based around a hypothetical situation of possible Internet taxation in California, discusses the pros and cons of such taxation, and provides a recommendation, based on research, as to whether such taxation is merited. Bibliography lists 5 sources.