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SOCIAL NETWORKING
DATE:
9/9/2011
PREPARED BY:
RICHA CHAUDHARY
AgendaWhat is social networking?History of social networking & how it
works?Growth of social networking sites.Merits & Demerits of social
networking.Conclusion.
What is Social Networking?
A social network is a social structure made up of individuals.Defines interdependency such as friendship, common interest,
financial exchange, dislike, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge .
HISTORY In the early 1930s Dr. Jacob
Levi Moreno introduced the sociogram
In 1954, anthropologist J. A. Barnes used the phrase "social network" to describe the
complex relationships .
Some social networking sites
HOW IT WORKS? Based on open source software. They use a Web Server. Most of the social networks also use
Sun's MySql database management system.
Their application programming interfaces are available.
GROWTH OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Low cost. Connections. Builds Credibility. Social media participation for business. For Students. An alternative source of entertainment. Good way to create awareness
Demerits
Lack of privacy. Scams and
Harassment. Time Consuming. Fake accounts.
Be careful while using any social networking site……..
Conclusion
Even though it has the benefits in the virtual world but the real world greatly impeded by the use of online social networking.
THANK YOU!