IT WAS nearly 20 years ago that I got my first modem, and I still recall the excitement as we all sat through a protracted series of dialling, hissing and buzzing sounds before finally connecting to the World Wide Web for the first time. Little did I know, at the time, how it would change the world and how quickly it would do so.
On the whole the Web has been great, and few of us would now want to be without it, but we’re coming to realise that, just like cars, alcohol and power tools, it must be used responsibly. While we all like a bargain, none of wants to see the demise of friendly local shops.
This week, news editor Chris Cheesman presents a report on internet shopping…
