ICT 9

WHAT IS
INTERNET?
INTERNET

 Alternativelycalled the net or web,

the Internet (interconnected
network) was initially developed to
aid in the progress of computing
technology by linking academic
computer centers.
The Internet we use today started being
developed in the late 1960s with
ARPANET, which transmitted its first
message on Friday, October 29, 1969. In
1993, the Internet experienced one of its
largest growths to date, and today, is
accessible to people across the globe.
 Internet basics

• The Internet and the WWW (World

Wide Web) are not the same.
• The WWW is explored using a browser
and the act of browsing the web is
called surfing.
• Users browse websites and web pages
by following hyperlinks that point to an
address more commonly called a URL
(uniform resource locator).
• The computer you're using to view this
web page is considered a host, and it's
connected to Computer Hope's server,
which supplies the information and
content.
• When a URL is entered into a browser
the DNS (domain name system)
translates it into an IP addresss, which is
how the server is found.
• Finding information on the Internet is
achieved using a search engine.
• Files, pictures, songs, and videos can be
shared through the downloading
(receiving) and uploading (sending)
processes.
• The Internet utilizes the TCP/IP protocol
and is accessed using a dial-up modem
, broadband, 3G, 4G, or 5G network
connected through an ISP (Internet
service provider).
• With broadband, many computers and
devices can use Wi-Fi to connect to a
router and share an Internet connection.
 INTERNET SERVICES

• Chat
• E-mail (electronic mail)
• FTP (file transfer protocol)
• IM (instant message)
• Online gaming
• Social networking
• VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
• WWW (World Wide Web)
 CHAT

• Chat is a text-based communication that is live or in

real-time. For example, when talking to someone in chat
any typed text is received by other participants
immediately. In contrast, other text-based
communications such as e-mail are modes of
correspondence that are not real-time.
 E-MAIL

• Short for electronic mail, e-mail or email is information

stored on a computer that is exchanged between two
users over telecommunications. More plainly, e-mail is a
message that may contain text, files, images, or other
attachments sent through a network to a specified
individual or group of individuals.
The first e-mail was sent by
Ray Tomlinson in 1971. Tomlinson sent
the e-mail to himself as a test e-mail
message, containing the text "something
like QWERTYUIOP." However, despite
sending the e-mail to himself, the e-mail
message was still transmitted through
ARPANET.
By 1996, more electronic mail was sent
than postal mail.
 FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOL (FTP)

• Short for file transfer protocol, FTP is the most

common way of sending and receiving files between
two computers. An example of FTP usage is by web
developers who connect to their web server using
an FTP client or FTP program (e.g., FileZilla) to send (
upload) updated versions of a web page.
 INSTANT MESSAGE

• IM is short for instant message, a message

directly sent from one person to another. IM is
also short for Instant Messenger, a program that
connects users to the Internet or network to send
text messages.
 ONLINE GAMING

• Online gaming describes a player connected to a server and

playing a game with other real people from around the
world. Online gaming requires that the user has an active
connection to the Internet, allowing them to connect to the
game server and see other players. If the game does not
connect to another computer it is considered an offline game.
 SOCIAL NETWORK

• Alternatively known as a virtual community or profile site,

a social network is a website that brings people together to talk,
share ideas and interests, or make new friends. This type of
collaboration and sharing is known as social media. Unlike
traditional media, created by no more than ten people, social media
sites contain content created by hundreds or millions of different
people. Below is a small list of social networks used today.
 • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)

• Alternatively called IP telephone, Internet phone,

or Internet telephony, VoIP is short for Voice over
Internet Protocol, and it enables users to make calls
over the Internet. To make a call, a telephone connects to
a network cable, rather than a phone line, or a call is
made over a computer.
VoIP examples
•Discord -
•Google Duo -
•RingCentral
•Skype -
•Teamspeak
•Ventrilo -
 WWW (World Wide Web)

• Short for World Wide Web, WWW, W3,

or web is a graphical interface for the Internet
that was first introduced to the public on August
6, 1991, by Tim Berners-Lee. A few days later
on August 23, 1991, it was available to
everyone.
Why do people use the
Internet?
Today, the Internet is the best place
to communicate and share
information with people from
anywhere on the globe. It is also an
endless supply of knowledge and
entertainment.
What are the advantages of
the Internet?
The Internet is one of the greatest
creations and provides people with instant
access to an endless supply of knowledge
and entertainment. Below is a complete
list of all of the advantages of the
Internet.
 Information, knowledge, and learning

• As mentioned earlier, the Internet contains an endless supply of

knowledge and information that lets you learn about almost any topic
or question you may have. Using a search engine like Google, you
can ask virtually any question and find a web page with an answer to
and information about that question. There are also millions of videos
on sites like YouTube explaining various topics and online courses to
help teach you about many different subjects.
 Connectivity, communication, and sharing

• In the past, it would take days and sometimes even months

to receive a letter from someone else. Today, with the
Internet, you can send an e-mail to anyone in the world
and often have it delivered in less than a minute. Other
forms of communication, such as chat and VoIP, also
allow instant communication with anyone in the world.
 Banking, bills, and shopping

• The Internet provides access to your bank

account to view the balance, make
transactions, and send money. Also, many
services enable you to view and pay bills
electronically.
• Online shopping is another huge
advantage of the Internet, allowing
people to find products of interest and
buy them without having to visit a
store. The Internet provides easy
access to compare prices between
companies and see what others think
about a product through online reviews
to help make better purchasing
decisions.
 Selling and making money

• The Internet is a perfect place to sell most goods if

you are a business or want to sell products and
services. Because anyone in the world with Internet
access can find your website, you have more
potential customers than you ever could with a local
retail store.
• The Internet is always on and always
available, which means you have the
potential to sell goods every day at all
times. The Internet also allows
businesses to advertise their product or
service to everyone in the world or
specify an exact demographic they
want to reach.
Collaboration, work from home, and access
to a global workforce

• The Internet is the perfect place to work with other

people worldwide. Several online services help you
work with people worldwide, and with instant
communication, it can even make producing new
products and services faster.
 Entertainment

• The Internet gives everyone an endless supply

of entertainment, with access to watching
videos, watching movies, listening to music,
and playing games online.
What are the disadvantages
of the Internet?
 Trolls, bullying, and stalkers

Trolls
Anyone who has spent time on the Internet has
encountered trolls or abusive people. With the
anonymous nature of the Internet, it's easier for people
to be mean because they feel they won't face the
repercussions.
Cyberbullying

Another growing issue, especially with

kids in school, is cyberbullying. Because
it's easier to be anonymous on the
Internet, a person may bully others who
are also online.
Stalking

With people sharing more information

about themselves and their families on
the Internet, it can be easier for stalkers
to find personal information.
 Pornographic and violent images

• In our digital age, there's a nearly an infinite amount of

content on the Internet. While there are amazing resources,
such as Wikipedia, less desirable content also exists.
Consequently, users can accidentally come across violent,
pornographic, or bad images that they may not want to
view.
Addiction, time-waster, and causes
distractions

• Surfing and playing games on the Internet can

quickly become very addictive. Doing so can lead to
spending a lot of frivolous time on the Internet
instead of doing something productive. On this
same note, the Internet can be bad for workplace
productivity as well.
The Internet and online games can be
very addictive and time-consuming, and
spending too much time with your virtual
friends may take away from your real-life
friends.
 Never being able to disconnect from work

• The Internet is great for giving its users the

ability to work from anywhere. However, you
may be expected to be available to work at any
time of the day, even if you had not previously
agreed to be available.
For example, you may be at home and
get a notification of an important work-
related e-mail and end up working
without getting paid.
Crime, identity theft, hacking, viruses, and
cheating

• With access to billions of computers, computer hackers

and malicious users can hack accounts and steal personal
information that could be used for identity theft. The
Internet also connects all computers, so hackers can scan
millions of computers and quickly identify what
computers are vulnerable to attack.
Hidden places also exist on the Internet
and the deep web for criminals to conduct
business without as much fear of being
caught. A global audience also gives
criminals more ways to solicit their goods.

The Internet also enables students to

cheat on their studies or find others on
the Internet to do their homework.
Spam and advertising

• It's great that the Internet allows access to a much

wider audience than traditional advertising methods
(e.g., newspaper, TV, and radio). However, because
digital advertising can be sent on a massive scale,
you might see more spam in your inbox than junk
mail in real life.
 Affects focus and patience

• The sites we use on the Internet every day

have an "instant gratification" effect. They also
present an endless menu of things to think
about and experience at any moment, on-
demand.
Getting information this way rewards fast-paced
thinking that shifts focus quickly, which affects your
interactions in general, making you more impatient
and less focused on your activities. Try to balance
this natural effect with time away from social media
and focused on more productive real-life activities
like exercise or cleaning.
Depression, loneliness, and social isolation

• Social networking sites can also lead to depression

as many people tend to compare their lives with
others. For example, if your social network friends
have vacation pictures, you may get the false
impression that everyone but you is going on
vacation.
Health issues and obesity

• As with watching TV, spending too much

time on the computer, surfing the Internet,
or playing games can also lead to obesity
and an unhealthy lifestyle.
A computer also requires a lot of
repetitive movement can lead to
carpal tunnel syndrome. For example,
moving your hand from your keyboard to
a mouse and typing are all repetitive
actions, which can cause injuries. Taking
breaks, keeping the proper posture, and
understanding computer ergonomics can
all help delay or prevent these injuries.
 Fake news

• In the past, a person would need to create a website to post

information online. Because of the difficulty and cost involved, not
many people posted information online. Today, with blogs and
social network sites, it's possible for anyone with an Internet
connection to post their thoughts online with little or no cost. Some
people and some governments take advantage of how easy it is to
create sites that spread lies or other fake news.
 Buying things you don't need

• The Internet reduces the barriers for consumers to

make purchases, so users may find themselves
purchasing products without putting much thought
into whether they should. Also, for some people,
buying items on the Internet can become so
addictive that it causes serious debt.
Why is the Internet
considered a network?
The Internet is the world's largest
network because it's a collection of
computers and servers that spans our
whole planet. It's a global
network rather than a local or regional
one. The Internet works the same way a
network does in a home or office, but has
millions more computers, routers, and
switches.
How big is the Internet?
According to WorldWideWebSize.com, in
November 2022, the indexed web
contained at least 6.06 billion pages.
How many people use the
Internet?
As of 2023, there are about 5.1
billion active users, or about
65% of the world's population,
on the Internet.
Online
Being online refers to a user,
computer, or another device
connecting to a network, the
Internet, or another computer
that allows communication.
With a hardware device, online describes
when a connection is made with another
device or service. When a device is
online, it can send information to and
receive information from the other end of
the connection. For example, if your
printer is online, you can send a print
request and expect it to print; if it's
offline, you cannot.
Online gaming describes a player
connected to a server and playing a
game with other real people from around
the world. Online gaming requires that
the user has an active connection to the
Internet, allowing them to connect to the
game server and see other players. If the
game does not connect to another
computer, it's an offline game.
Is online the same as the
Internet?
No. Many improperly think being online is
the same as an Internet connection.
However, being online refers to any
successful connection between one or
more people. In other words, you're also
online when connecting to a local
network, establishing a direct connection,
or dialing up and connecting to another
computer.
Offline
A term describing when a connection is
broken or disconnected. When a device
is offline, it cannot send or receive
information through that device. For
example, if your printer is turned off, it is
considered offline and cannot print
anything. A printer may also be offline if
it's a network printer and cannot be
found, or the data cable connecting the
printer is not connected correctly.
Offline describe meeting someone
face to face in the real world instead of
online or in-game.
Offline or an offline game is a game
play where the player doesn't connect to
another computer or server and is only
playing with NPCs (non-playing
characters). If the game connects to the
Internet or another computer and you
play with your friends or other people it's
considered an online game.