Battelle addressed some of the benefits of learning to use the Net. Personal or commercial banking on the Net is one possibility. Banking on the Internet allows people to make transactions and see the history of their accounts without leaving their homes. They can also use the Net to pay bills and transfer money. Battelle explained that he began banking on the Net and found it to be a good experience.
People can also buy and trade on the Net.
Battelle used the example of having leftovers after a party. If one person has 2,000 pastrami sandwiches left over, and another needs them for his own party, Battelle said, they can hook up through the Internet, and each person's needs can be met. However, many people still fear the impact of the Internet and see it as a hangout for hackers, pedophiles, thieves, and the like. The government has also addressed this concern. One piece of legislation seeks to provide some form of punishment for those who transmit obscene material over the Net.