The sheer scale of the Internet itself made navigation productive for only the most experienced users. New users are often startled by the vast amount of information actually waiting to be tapped into, both important and obscure. The free exchange of ideas between users is also a major resource of the Internet. The value it carries for business is enormous. The Potential of the Internet is only beginning to be tapped for business .
Users can search for files and databases, and download files, from all over the world.
Users can run programs on other computers, or participate in real-time discussions groups with other users for global information sharing.