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5 Introduction to Internet
Your Aim
to learn about:
Uses of Internet Requirements to Connect to Internet
Internet Terms Mozilla Firefox
Search Engines
When two or more computers are connected with each other, we call it a computer
network. Internet is a network in which millions of computers are connected to
one another to share information. It is also called International Network.
Internet is connected to the computer by the means of cables, telephone wires or
some wireless media of communication.
The computer connected to the Internet can easily access the information available
from all around the world.
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.
The advantages of e-mail as compared to telephone, fax and postal services are:
It is sent and delivered immediately if you are connected to Internet.
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