The Internet is, literally, a network of networks. It is made of thousands of interconnected networks spanning the globe. The computers that form the Internet range from huge mainframes in research establishments to humble PCs in people's homes and offices. Despite the recent publicity, the Internet is not a new thing. Its roots lie in a collection of computers that were linked together in the 1970s to form the US Department of Defense's communications systems. Fearing the consequences of nuclear attack, there was no central computer holding vast amounts of data, but instead the information was dispersed across thousands of machines. A protocol known as TCP/IP was developed to allow different devices to work together. The original network has long since been upgraded and expanded and TCP/IP is now an overall standard. The Internet has gone on now to fulfill a great deal more than it's intended purpose and has definitely brought more good than bad. Millions of people worldwide are using the Internet to share information, make new associations and communicate. Individuals and businesses, from students and journalists, to consultants, programmers and corporate giants are all harnessing the power of the Internet. For many businesses the Internet is becoming integral to their operations. Imagine the ability to send and receive data: messages, notes, letters, documents, pictures, video, sound- just about any form of communication, as effortlessly as making a phone call. It is easy to understand why the Internet is rapidly becoming the corporate communications medium. Using the mouse on your computer, the familiar point-and-click functionality gives you access to electronic mail for sending and receiving data, and file transfer for copying files from one computer to another. This flood of information is a beautiful thing and it can only open the minds of society. With the explosion of the World Wide Web, anyone could publish his or her ideas to the world.
The Internet: A Link to the World Imagine talking about the latest elections with someone three thousand miles away without receiving a large phone bill; or sending a letter to a friend or relative and having it arrive one second later. How would it feel to know that any source of information is...
As the Internet grew quickly, changes were necessary. ... Education is becoming popular with the Internet. More than 51% of instructional rooms had Internet access in 1998, classes and seminars can be taken over the Internet. ... Tutoring over the Internet is also available (Reid 42). Business on the Internet is a growing technology. ...
The Internet is actually a worldwide network. ... Protocols and browsers make up the Internet and also have a lot to do with how the Internet works. ... The basis for the Web is the Internet. The Web is built on the Internet, and makes use of many of the mechanisms the Internet provides. ... On November 1, 1988, a malicious program called the "Internet Worm" temporarily disabled many Internet host. ...
The Internet and My future in It The internet is, quite literally, a network of networks. ... Despite the recent hype, the Internet is not a new phenomenon. ... The technology of the future is the Internet. ... I plan to be a partner for a business on the Internet. ... The Internet supports online education. ...
"The Internet" The Internet has become very important in today's society. ... The Internet is also vital to the advertisement industry. ... Many individuals are turning to the Internet these days allowing the Internet Corporation to make billions of dollars. ... However, the Internet can also be used for evil purposes. ... The internet can be useful to children. ...
THE INTERNET In the last decade the Internet has grown from a dream into the most advanced reality. ... Like anything in the world the Internet also has a few bad points, however I think that the good points of the Internet out weigh the bad ones. ... The Internet is also a wonderful tool for extensive research. ... Like anything else the Internet has it's bad points. ... Sure there are a few problems with the Internet, but the problems do not add up to services that the Internet provides. ...
THE INTERNET In the last decade the Internet has grown from a dream into the most advanced reality. ... Like anything in the world the Internet also has a few bad points, however I think that the good points of the Internet out weigh the bad ones. ... The Internet is also a wonderful tool for extensive research. ... Like anything else the Internet has it's bad points. ... Sure there are a few problems with the Internet, but the problems do not add up to services that the Internet provides. ...
The Internet The Internet is like a network of networks where any computer can link up to information stored within it. ... The Internet is a very good place to advertise companies. ... The Internet is an endless source of information. ... There are also many disadvantages of the Internet. ... The Internet is full of viruses and hackers. ...
The Internet I use the large network of computers, called the Internet, every day. ... The Internet is a fabulous information highway. ... Another great function of the Internet is Internet trading. There are a lot of Internet shops. ... I have even send flowers over the Internet! ...
Internet Addiction Research Paper Theme: Social Impact of the Internet 8 October 1997 ABSTRACT The Internet is the largest source of information in the world today. ... Is it Live, or is it Internet? Internet Addiction The Internet is the largest most versatile source of information in the world today. ... On the Internet, there is no direct communication. ... The list of Internet Addiction symptoms is long. ...
