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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.
Uses of Internet
By using Internet, you can:
search information on any topic. ONLINE EDUCATION
MATH
SCIENCE
send and receive e-mail messages. PHYSIC
BIOLOGY
HISTORY
chat online.
attend online classes.
play online games.
participate in social networking.
buy or sell products.
listen to music and watch movies.
Requirements for an Internet Connection
To connect your computer to the Internet, you need the following things:
A computer
A telephone or cable line
While the INTERNET was officially
A modem or a network card
invented in January 1983, it had been
Software (web browser)
in use since the 1960s as an Advanced
A company providing Internet connection Research Projects Agency Network
Internet Terms (ARPANET).
The most frequently used terms on the Internet are:
Website: A website is a collection of related web pages that provide information. It is like
a book that contains many pages.
World Wide Web: World Wide Web (www) is the largest collection of information in the
form of websites on the Internet.
Imagine, creating an online art gallery to showcase your artwork. What themes would
you like to apply and how would you use technology to enhance your creations?
Web Page: Web page is a part of a website. It contains text, pictures, sounds, videos,
animations, etc. It is stored in an electronic form on a computer connected to the
Internet.
Home Page: The main page (or the first page) of any website is called its home page.
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