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The Internet—


                              An Introduction



                                                                                   Chapter
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                                   Your Aim

                                   to learn about:
                                      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


                 When two or more computers are connected to each other it is called a computer
                 network. There is a network of millions of computers spread all around the world

                 which is known as Internet. The word “Internet” comes from the Latin word “inter”
                 meaning “between” or “among,” and “net” stands for “network”. So Internet simply
                 means, “among or between networks.”

                 We can collect information, share information, communicate, sell and buy products
                 online, take online classes and do many more tasks using the Internet.

                     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.

                    It is a free tool. You can send and receive messages free of cost.





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