It was amazing to hear in class that we are running out of (IP) internet addresses. There are only 4.2 billion internet addresses to go around right now. Not sure who came up with the 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255.255 system for internet addresses, but I would like to know who had the first IP. Currently I have 3, so the way I see it I'm part of the problem. But from what Drake was saying in class, that they are about to come out with a system where we will most likely never run out.
It was also nice to learn about the path and packages of how emails are sent. It just something that you never think about. Im just used to clicking send and waiting on a response. Im sure there are millions of emails and text messages being sent daily, Im surprised that there isnt a traffic jam of some sort and everyone's emails are delayed.
With the introduction of VOIP (voice over IP) and Skype, eventually everyone will be using these new services to save money. VOIP is a way of talking long distance on the phone and using an internet connection. A lot of businesses are using these to save money on long distance phone calls. This helps a lot when you do a lot of overseas business or you have a branch thats out of the country. Skype is a software that allows you to have a phone conversation through a PC and over the Internet instead of using a separate phone connection. When using Skype you can call any mobile telephone or any non computer based landline free of charge. Skype is also good for video conferencing, which is being used a lot in the business sector and board rooms across the globe.
