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The Internet—
An Introduction 4
Learning Outcomes
Uses of Internet Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet
Internet Terms Using URLs
Best Practices Related to Online Safety
Responsibilities of a Good Digital Citizen
Internet is the technology by which millions
of computers in the world are connected to
one another to share information. A computer
is connected to the Internet by the means of
cables, telephone wires or some wireless media of
communication. The computers connected to the
Internet can easily access the information available
from all around the world. With the help of Internet, you can send messages instantly or
even talk to your family and friends online, no matter where they are. They only need to
have any type of computer device with an Internet connection.
i + USES OF INTERNET
The various uses of the Internet have been discussed below.
E-mail
E-mail is an online communication system. With e-mail, you can send and receive
electronic messages. Your messages are delivered instantly to people anywhere in the
world, unlike traditional mail, which takes a lot of time.
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 the Internet.
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