Internet y la sociedad de la Información

First of all, Internet has changed our views upon an «information society» because it can be freely accessed, but it is not as democratic as it is portrayed. In fact, it is centered in developed countries, in highly educated middle class, and in the English language. In order to fully understand its consequences we need to examine the way it is evolving and how it affects society and also governmental policies. On the other hand, although the Internet is very young its future is already being remodelled, since today's infrastructures cannot sustain an unlimited growth, even if developed, improved and adapted. In any case, the impact of this new information exchange means is out of discussion and it demands serious consideration of its more meaningful aspects by the various agents and sectors involved in it