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a worldwide interconnection of
computers by means of a complex network of many
networks.
Internet
Three Broad Uses of Internet
Share resources, Share files or data, Communication.
Primary Applications of the Internet
E-mail, File transfer, The World Wide Web, E-commerce, Searches, Voice over Internet Protocol, Video
exchange of notes, letters, memos,
and other personal communication by way of e-mail
software and service companies.
File transfer
refers to the ability to transfer files of
data or software from one computer to another.
a specialized part of the
Internet where companies, organizations, the
government, or individuals can post information for
others to access and use.
World Wide Web
refers to doing business over the
Internet, usually buying and selling goods and
services by way of the Web.
E-commerce
allows a person to look for
information on any given topic.
Search or Internet Search
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
technique
of replacing standard telephone service with a digital
voice version with calls taking place over the Internet.
The video
(and accompanying audio) is digitized, compressed,
and sent via the Internet. It is expected to gradually
replace some video transmitted over the air and by
cable television systems.
Video over Internet Protocol.
ultimate data communication
network.
Internet
The information is transmitted as serial binary pulses,
usually grouped as bytes (8-bit chunks) of data within
larger groups called
packets
Each individual or computer on the Internet must have
some kind of
identifier or address.
The upper level of the hierarchy
top-level
domain (TLD).
Commercial companies
Educational institutions
Nonprofit organizations
Military
Government
Internet service providers
Air transportation
Business
.com
.edu
.org
.mil
.gov
.net
.aero
.biz
