It is a
common occurrence today for individuals to not be completed with work at five
o’clock. One either has to stay late, or carry the work home.
Carrying the work home can be a hassle because most work revolves around
computer systems today. One had to be able to access the work server from
home in order to complete task. This becomes a great hassle. It also
presents a problem as individuals travel on work related needs. Constantly
needing to be connected to the work server can create an obstacle.
Wireless internet service can and will change this. “Wireless technology
seems to be spreading rapidly, but we are just in its infancy. We
are just beginning to scratch the surface of a worldwide wireless office, but it
will happen,” says Michael Zey, professor at Montclair State University is New
Jersey (Eng, 2002).
Besides needing to stay in
touch with the office while out of town on work, it is also a common need to
stay in touch with families. This is commonly accomplished through cell
phones and late night calls. Wireless technology will enable one to simply
“plug” the internet into his or her car. By doing this, family members and
other individuals can constantly know where you are located. This is also
a convenient service for families that are not traveling. By simply
accessing a computer at home, one can discover if a family member is going to be
late for dinner or where he or she is currently located. This can provide
a great “Big Brother” experience for parents who are worried about their
children who are beginning drivers. They can constantly monitor his or her
location and path and make sure the children are secure. “I claim that the
application of the internet to things will affect us in much deeper ways than
the internet to the people,” says Foresters David Howe (Boyle, 2002).