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  1. 23-Oct-2011, 13:58 #1
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    Hi

    I'm making business (I'm selling different products) on the Internet OR in the Internet?

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    Default Re: on/in the Internet

    'In' is used, but 'on' is much more common.
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    Default Re: on/in the Internet

    But you are DOING business, not MAKING business.
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    I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
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