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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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