The Internet features four main functions. While there are many ways to use the Internet, and more functions available, these four are the most commonly used and talked about. Any WWW browser can then access that home page, and any other pages that may be attached. These pages can contain any material the publisher wants people to see. Additionally, the WWW can be searched on any term to find pages that cover a topic of interest.
Web browsing can keep anyone entertained for hours on end.
Each page usually has links to other pages, sometimes thousands of miles away, so you can literally embark on a world wide odyssey without leaving your chair. Parents should be aware, however, that a variety of adult topics can be found on the Web, including offerings from magazines such as Playboy, Penthouse, and Hustler, as well as places to browse and purchase such items as marital aids and adult videos. Newsgroups You can think of a news group as a bulletin board of sorts, where users can exchange information, files, graphics, and carry on discussions on a wide variety of topics with others from around the world. Currently, there are approximately 5000 newsgroups available for access. Of these, there are about 200 devoted to adult oriented topics.