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.
