Jan 4, 2010

Internet spells death of English

TRADITIONAL spellings could be killed off by the internet within a few decades, a language expert has claimed.

The advent of blogs and chatrooms meant that for the first time in centuries printed words were widely distributed without having been edited or proofread, said David Crystal, of the University of Wales in Bangor.

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10 Ways the Internet Will Change in 2010

Solid predictions for the Internet's continued evolution -- and how it will affect you.

Here's a list of 10 surefire bets for what the Internet will look like in a decade.

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