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At an international conference in Salt Lake City, former British Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher warned that the Internet might be abused by corrupt
governments and evil individuals.
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Margaret Thatcher also expressed concern at the harm that is being caused
to children who have access to offensive information on the Internet. RM, in the
meantime, has restricted access to any information it feels may be unsuitable, and
monitors newsgroups to assess whether their programmes are likely to cause
offence.
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Of course it is inevitable that there will be drawbacks to something as
powerful as an international communications system. But with RM, the benefits
that young people stand to gain will certainly be to their advantage.
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A This has already happened during snowstorms on the east coast of America. It
has become a nightmare for telephone companies, who are campaigning to have
the Internet system regulated by laws.
B She went on to say, "You must remember that the glories of science are
morally neutral. They are just as easy for you to use for good as for a tyrannical
dictator to use against his own people".
C Now, thanks to the Internet, anyone can offer such services; there is no
advantage in owning the telephone lines. Worse, the Internet is already starting to
embrace more traditional telephone services.
D It isn't as though they wouldn't want to, given the opportunity, hut there isn't the
time or the money in many junior schools to let them Although computers are now
used widely in schools, most lack the funds and teachers with enough technical
expertise to be able to successfully install or operate an Internet system.
E The companies frequently have to replace and install expensive new circuits.
This is a result of the fact that Internet users are continually overloading their
systems.
F Another international battle is looming on the horizon. This time it is going to be
over what is allowed to be transmitted on the Internet.
G It specializes in the British education system and offers some very
comprehensive packages. RM sets a fixed annual fee and this means that users
have the advantage of spending a longer time on the Internet without continually
having to worry about the cost.
H Of 15,000 news groups, RM has banned around 8,000. This attitude is a far cry
from the irresponsible one being demonstrated by a number of people on the
open Internet.
I Additional knowledge of computers can enhance their chances of employment
and the sharing of knowledge and ideas can only be a good thing. However,
encouraging responsible use is the way forward.
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