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May 2008 – Cloud computing, politics and adult social networking

This data set contains questions about cloud computing, online political activities and adult usage of online social networks. It was used in the reports “Adults and Social Network Websites”, “Use of Cloud Computing Applications and Services” and “The Internet and the 2008 Election.”

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    Adults and Social Network Websites

    The share of adult internet users who have a profile on an online social network site has more than quadrupled in the past four years — from 8% in 2005 to 35% at the end of 2008.

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    Use of Cloud Computing Applications and Services

    Some 69% of online Americans use webmail services, store data online, or use software programs such as word processing applications whose functionality is located on the web. Online users who take advantage of cloud applications say they like the co…

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    The Internet and the 2008 Election

    A record-breaking 46% of Americans have already used the internet for politics this election season and Barack Obama’s backers have an edge.

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