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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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