Internet & E-mail

Internet Technologies 

''Internet refers to network of networks. In this network each computer is recognized by a globally unique address known as IP address. A special computer DNS (Domain Name Server) is used to give name to the IP Address so that user can locate a computer by a name.''

The Internet 

The Internet is a vast network that connects computers all over the world. That is The Internet is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices.

With the Internet, it's possible to access almost any information, communicate with anyone else in the world, and do much more. 

•  If your device is connected to the Internet then only you will be able to access all the applications, websites, social media apps, and many more services. 
•  Internet nowadays is considered as the fastest medium for sending and receiving information. 

Origin of Internet

The internet came in the year 1960 with the creation of the first working model called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency). 

•  It allowed multiple computers to work on a single network that was their biggest achievement at that time. ARPANET use packet switching to communicate multiple computer systems under a single network. 
•  In October 1969, using ARPANET first message was transferred from one computer to another. 
•   After that technology continues to grow.

 

Advantages of Internet

• Internet allows us to communicate with the people sitting at remote locations.
•  There are various apps available on the wed that uses Internet as a medium for communication.
• One can find various social networking sites such as:
•  Facebook 
• Twitter 
• Yahoo

• One can surf for any kind of information over the internet. Information regarding various topics such as Technology, Health & Science, Social Studies, Geographical Information, Information Technology, Products etc. can be surfed with help of a search engine.
• Apart from communication and source of information, internet also serves a medium for entertainment. Following are the various modes for entertainment over internet. 
•  Online Television 
•  Online Games 
•  Songs 
•  Videos 
•  Social Networking Apps
  
  
  
  

Internet allows us to use many services like: 

• Internet Banking 
• Matrimonial Services 
• Online Shopping 
• Online Ticket Booking 
• Online Bill Payment 
• Data Sharing 
• E-mail 

World Wide Web (WWW)

• The World Wide Web—usually called the Web for short—is a collection of different websites you can access through the Internet. 
• A website is made up of related text, images, and other resources. 
• Websites can resemble other forms of media—like newspaper articles or television programs—or they can be interactive in a way that's unique to computers.