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08 INTRODUCTION TO
INTERNET
Your Aim
to learn about:
l Uses of Internet
l Requirements for an Internet Connection
l Internet Terms
l Internet Explorer
When two or more computers are connected to 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 THE INTERNET
Using the Internet, you can:
search information on any topic.
send and receive e-mail messages.
chat online.
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
A modem or network card Software (Web browser)
A company providing the internet connection
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