Web Hosts: Helping
us navigate through this future techno-world
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.
By Jesse S. Somer
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. |