The document discusses the pros and cons of using the internet for the public. It provides an introduction about why people access the internet and defines the internet as a worldwide collection of networks linking millions of users. It then describes how to access the internet through computers and networks, noting dial-up is commonly used. The pros listed include benefits for education, email, information services, buying/selling products, and online communities, while the cons involve security, viruses, a digital divide, age issues, and legal questions regarding content.

1. THE PROS AND CONS OF USING THE INTERNET FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC