And as when visiting a foreign country, language can sometimes be the biggest barrier. But according to Michael Wendland, it doesn't have to be that way. Frankly, a lot of what is being passed off on the public these days about the Internet isn't that important. Too many people have intentionally made the Net much too complicated. Once someone knows how to use the Internet, Wendland believes that it's important to learn the laws of the land.
Many people are concerned about children's safety, being ripped off, and avoiding computer viruses.
So, from AOL's Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics and Five Rules for Online Safety, to his own rules for effective e-mail, Wendland explains how to keep out of trouble. Despite the fact that the Internet has its share of trash and perversion, the Net is so big and interactive that this may be the first time that people really have a choice in and control over the content of their entertainment. The benefits far outweigh the risks. By learning how to safely use the Internet, it's possible for users to grow their faith, surf the Net for school and home, and succeed in business. An investigative reporter with the Detroit NBC affiliate WDIV, his weekly television features, High Tech Talk and Net Surfin', are watched by millions on NBC affiliates across the nation.