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The document discusses the internet, its advantages and disadvantages, and requirements for connection. It defines the internet as a global system of interconnected computer networks using standard TCP/IP protocols. It lists advantages like easy global communication, access to vast information online, entertainment, and online shopping/services. Disadvantages include misinformation spread easily, overuse reducing real-world social skills, and vulnerability of children to online threats. Key requirements to connect include a computer/device, internet connection such as broadband or wireless, and internet-enabled software.

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The document discusses the internet, its advantages and disadvantages, and requirements for connection. It defines the internet as a global system of interconnected computer networks using standard TCP/IP protocols. It lists advantages like easy global communication, access to vast information online, entertainment, and online shopping/services. Disadvantages include misinformation spread easily, overuse reducing real-world social skills, and vulnerability of children to online threats. Key requirements to connect include a computer/device, internet connection such as broadband or wireless, and internet-enabled software.

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What is internet?

 A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication


facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized communication
protocol
 The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use
the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide

Advantages of the Internet


 Firstly, the internet can let a person to communicate with people in virtually any parts of
the world through the internet or e-mail, without having to leave his room
 E-mail allowed peoples to communicate with minimum of times for example Personal
communication has also become more, easier thanks to e-mail. Chat rooms, video
conferencing are some of the latest additions in this technology and these have allowed
peoples to chat in real time
 Information is probably the biggest advantages that internet offers
 Internet is a virtual treasures trove of information any kinds of information on any topic
under the sun is available on the internet
 The search engines like Google, Yahoo are at your service through the internet..
 Entertainments is another popular reasons why many people prefer to surf the internet In
fact, the internet has becomes quite successful in trapping the multifaceted entertainment
industry.
 Through the internet, shopping has also got a complete makeover thanks to the
contributions of the internet.
 With numerous online services you can now performs all your transaction online you can
books tickets for a movie, transfer funds, pay utility bills, taxes etc, and right from your
home
 People who believes that impacts of internet on students is positives said that internet
help students by providing them the handy material and resources for their studies
 One of the most important benefits of internet is that students can earn from internet
through bloggers. Students can take interest on earning through internet
 Students can also use internet for the social connectivity and there are lots of social media
websites which mostly students use for social networking

Disadvantages of the Internet

 The recent rumors that mongering about racial riots in Kuala Lumpur which in created a
furors, just goes to show how this tool, with its unrivalled reputation as an information
assassinations and company reputations can suffer if internet facilities are abused,
especially by those with an axe to grind
 Besides that some students will spend too much of time through the internet students are
likely to neglect their studies
 With a large amount of information freely available on the internet theft and misuse of
this information is a likely possibility
 Time and again you see cases of people using someone else information and research and
passing it off as their own
 Children nowadays seem losing their ability to communicate with others they are used to
communicate with others via internet but they cannot communicate with others face by
face fluent
 Another problem or disadvantage of the internet is that it has allowed a great deal of
anonymity to a large number of people who may access the different websites, forums
and chat rooms available
 There are a host of games that are available on the internet and this has made most
children to shun all outdoor activity
 Internet has also made it easy for unscrupulous elements to get in touch with children and
this has led to an increase in the cases of kidnapping and identity thefts
 About 60% young teens in the United States have admitted to responding to messages
from strangers this kind of behavior is extremely risky and has made children extremely
vulnerable

Requirements of Internet

 A computer device is any one of the following:


 A PC, a Macintosh or Linux computer, a tablet PC and a smart phone
 However, there are many other electronic devices that can also be used to access the
Internet
 Notable examples are well-configured game consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and
workstations like WebTV, Citrix and Sparc.
 Examples of a working Internet line include a fiber-optic connection, a DSL line, a cable
connection, a Wi-Fi connection, a 3G or 4G cellular connection, a dial-up line and
satellite Internet
 In addition, for computers that are part of a network, an Internet connection can come via
an Internet gateway, through which other computers in the network connect to the
Internet
 The third essential component of an Internet connection is the modem or router
 It must correspond to the Internet line installed in order to work
 Lastly, software programs such as Internet browsers and email clients are optional;
however, they are essential for the majority of Internet applications.

What is Intranet?
 An intranet is a private network accessible only to an organization's staff
 Generally a wide range of information and services from the organization's internal IT
systems are available that would not be available to the public from the Internet

What is Extranet?
An extranet is a private network that uses Internet technology and the public telecommunication
system to securely share part of a business's information or operations with suppliers, vendors,
partners, customers, or other businesses

References
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