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Your Aim
to learn about:
Internet
Uses of Internet
Requirements to Connect to Internet
Common Terms
Computers can be used to exchange data and files. This can be done using secondary
storage devices. But, if files have to be frequently exchanged or the computers are
not near to each other, then it becomes a tiring job. To overcome this trouble, the
systems are connected to form a network. Computers connected to a network can
share data and files efficiently without any delay.
INTERNET
The Internet is a global network of millions of computers and computer networks
around the world. It allows us to access and share information over the network.
The Internet contains billions of websites that provide various types of information,
and these websites consist of related web pages. Websites are located using a
unique address called the Uniform Resource Locator (URL).
USES OF INTERNET
The various uses of Internet have been discussed below:
E-mail
E-mail is an online communication system. With e-mail, you can send and receive
electronic messages which work like writing letters. Your messages are delivered
instantly to people anywhere in the world unlike traditional mail that takes a lot of
time. E-mail is now an essential communication tool in business. It is also excellent
for keeping in touch with family and friends.
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