Generation V

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The term Generation V (for Virtual) is used to describe the online culture in which relationships, services and communication are carried primarily and preferably through electronic media.

Contents 1 Key characteristics 2 Notable examples 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Key characteristics

Unlike previous generations, a member of Generation V prefers to obtain information and communicate through digital methods. While viewed by some as a tether, these methods are seen by Generation V as a means to expand their network base, allowing them to communicate outside of their physical locations, and even globally.

Members of Generation V are not usually defined in terms of a particular age, sex, race or location.

[edit] Notable examples

examples include:

• On-demand media
• Telecommuting, remote working
• Gaming
• Email
• Cell phones
• Instant messaging
• Social networking
• Blogs
• Forums
• Wikis
• Web feeds
• Online dating
• Chat rooms
• internet piracy

[edit] See also

• Generations (book)
• List of generations
• iGeneration
• Generation Z
• Generation C

[edit] References

• Heather Havenstein, Computerworld (November 18, 2007). Meet the Virtual Generation; Beyond Generations X and Y, the marketers gear up for the mixed demographic Generation V. (web). Article. PC World. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.

• Alexander, Leigh (November 13, 2007). Gartner Recommendations On 'Generation Virtual' (web). Words in Motion. Retrieved on 2008-01-05.