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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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