In the last thirty years, the Internet has grown dramatically. In 1983, there were only 200 computers connected to the Internet; now there are around 50 million and this growth is clearly going to continue.Some experts are pessimistic about the future. One worry is the activities of  cybercriminals. Even now young hackers can get into the computers of banks and governments. In the future, cyberterrorists may “attack” the world`s computers, cause chaos, and make planes and trains crash.

However, many people are optimistic about the future of  the Internet.  Already, usres can buy books, find out about holidayoffers, book tickets, and get all sorts of information from the Internet.

“Personally, I think virtual reality will become part of modern life,” says australian expert Peter Wojcechowski. I see people living and working in a virtual world. We will work in a virtual offices, shop in virtual supermarkets, and we will even study in virtual schools.