erlessly why internet communities are very much concerned about security.Occasionally, information takes lengthy periods to load on the computer’s screen; just enough to frustrate impatient users. This is often due to delays that occur at endpoints, and on the internet's paths, which can be thought of several four lane roadways with neither traffic officers nor civilized drivers. The rate at which data is transmitted and the number of systems, are being improved, but not at the same level as the number of new users. This is one of the main reasons behind the delays.The “information superhighway”, as any other invention, has its strengths residing in its popular aspects – the World Wide Web, email, online commerce, and many others. The internet has also its weaknesses, some of which can be very damaging. I believe, however, that these drawbacks will be overcome in time as technology advances and methods of securely transmitting, receiving, and retrieving information improve....