At the beginning of the 1990s in Poland, only a few people knew, what computers were. A person, who had a computer, was considered very rich and modern. Although in Europe and in America computers were already very popular, in Poland most people could not afford them. However, for last fifteen years computers have become very popular. More and more people purchase them. Nowadays many of us cannot imagine their lives without computers. How have computers influenced our lives?
In Poland computers are being used to work with in many places. Their development caused the revolution in printing, accountancy, design, telecommunication, energetic, banking and several others. They enable people to work much faster and to make fewer mistakes in their work. Thanks to computers, the employees work much more effectively and their work is more profitable. Their popularity makes people acquire new skills. Almost everyone has to know at least some basic things connected to work with computers. Most employers require people applying for work to know how to work with it.
Nowadays by computers we also mean Internet- the most powerful and popular medium. On Internet you may get to know most important news from the whole world, buy a new dress or a car, meet friends and lovers. Numerous people use e-mails as the basic way of communicating with others. Internet enabled us to send the information to the other part of the globe in just a second. It is not only the fastest means of communication, but also the cheapest one. On internet the scientists have a chance to exchange different information and results of their researches. People can learn through internet. Even surgical operations may be performed by a doctor through computers on a patient, who is far away from him. Moreover, in Internet one may find many shops. You can buy everything there- from food to cars, jewelry or medicines. Many products are cheaper in Internet-shops than in regular ones.
Many people consider computers the main source of entertainment. One can play computer games, watch films, listen to the music or talk to others on a computer. Especially children find computers indispensable in their lives.
Summing up, it seems that computers have a very strong influence on our lives. Sometimes their influence seems to be positive, but we must not forget about all disadvantages and threats they carry. We have to be reasonable and remember, that people are still more important and valuable than computers.
