6 Introduction to Internet
6 Introduction to Internet
INTRODUCTION
The Internet or “Net” (network of networks) is the largest computer network in the
world that connects billions of computers users.
The word internet comes from combination between “interconnection” and “Network”
The vast collection of computer networks which from and act as single huge networks
for transport of data and messages across distances which can be anywhere from the
same office to anywhere in the world.
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BRIEF HISTORY
ARPA – Advanced Research Project Agency.
1969 January 2 – Started an experimental Computer Network
Concept – No Server, but equal importance/participation to every computer in
the Network.
Even if, one or two node destroyed that will not affect the Network.
In 1982 the word internet started.
1986 – First “freenet” created in Case West Reserve University
1991 – US government allowed business agencies to connect to internet.
Now all peoples can connect to internet and improve their life and work quality.
The Internet support various aspects in our life
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VINTO CERF
Father of internet
Co-designer of TCP/IP networking protocol.
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HOW TO CONNECT TO INTERNET
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INTERNET SERVICES
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ELECTRONIC MAIL
An email is a means of exchanging messages between individuals using electronic
devices. The messages are delivered to the recipients as a computer file through the
Online/Internet. It is commonly used for exchanging business or personal messages.
There are various Uses of Email.
Email is a good mode of communication for its prompt delivery, low cost and benefits
of written messaging. An email system creates a set of mailboxes, each capable of
handling a different type of message.
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VIDEO CONFERENCE
Video Conference is a form of electronic communication between two or more parties
on computers, telephones, video screens, etc. over a public/private computer
network. The purpose of video conferencing is to allow users to share content,
conduct training, and review documents. Advanced video conferencing allows you to
hold high-definition video conferences over the Internet. Video conferencing can be
done from a computer, phone, or video screen. Video conferencing enables you to
share content like high-definition videos and slides. In one word Video Conferencing
is a type of technology used to communicate over long distances. Video Conferencing
uses video display technology to communicate. There are various types of video
conferencing applications are available nowadays, that you can use for video
conferencing.
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INSTANT MESSAGING
Instant messaging allows the exchange of virtual messages between two or more
users over the Internet. The messages are transmitted immediately, as opposed to
being stored and sent at a later time, as email messages are. Instant messengers are
installed on the user's computer and on the remote computer with whom the user
wishes to communicate. They allow synchronous communication, meaning that both
users are present at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to see who is online as
well as to have an "instant" conversation. Asynchronous communication is also
possible, which means that users can send messages while they are offline.
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E-COMMERCE
E-Commerce is the selling of products, services, or information over the Internet. One
of the first examples of E-Commerce was when IBM started selling computer software
and hardware over the Internet. Since then, E-Commerce has grown tremendously.
Companies are now able to sell their products and services over the Internet and still
maintain high-profit margins. On This time E-Commerce is one of the fastest-growing
business models in the world. But be prepared to do hard work at it. E-commerce
enables the buyer to purchase a product or service directly from the seller, anywhere
in the world, at any time. The purpose of E-commerce is to increase customer
satisfaction and to increase customer lifetime value.
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WEB SERVICES
If you need to create a business application that needs to store, retrieve, search and
update data on the net, Web Services can be of help. It is a platform that allows
various application programs to connect and exchange data over the web.
Web Services is a combination of standards and software that makes it easier for
different applications to share data and processes. Web Services is a cross-platform
framework that binds together different applications and Web services are a
technology that allows software programs to send and receive information over the
Internet and provide a way for the exchange of information between companies,
eliminating the need to develop software applications that can only be used with a
single system.
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TELNET
Web Telnet is an Internet protocol that emulates the traditional Telnet application
over the HTTP Protocol. It is used for the same basic purpose as the TCP/IP Telnet
protocol, that is, for remote login to another system via its command-line interface.
Web Telnet is a protocol based on the HTTP protocol, which means it works on top
of the TCP/IP protocol. Web Telnet is used as a Telnet client and server. In its client
form, Web Telnet displays a Telnet window that allows a user of a web browser to
act as if he were running a Telnet client locally on the host system. In its server
form, a Web Telnet server provides a web browser interface to an actual Telnet
server program. Web Telnet server code is typically integrated with a host
application, such as an HTTP web server, rather than run as a separate server
process.
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FILE TRANSFER
File Transfer is the process of transferring files between two computers or computer
networks. The most common method of file transfer is the copying of files from one
hard disk to another using the same computer. This can be done using a desktop
computer or an external device such as a USB flash drive or a USB drive.
File transfer is often used by individuals to securely move files between home and
office computers, but it can also be used by businesses to transfer large files to
employees who are working from a remote location. File transfer is one of the most
important processes and is used in data transfer, program updates, online games,
etc. File transfer is executed and controlled by a protocol. Several protocols are
used in file transfer such as FTP, HTTP, SCP, etc.
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INTERNET RELAY CHAT
File Internet Relay Chat or FIRC is an open-source program. It helps in connecting
users together to chat. With the help of Internet Relay Chat, users can chat with
multiple people at the same time. Users can also send each other files through this
program. They can also be part of voice-chatting and video-chatting. FIRC has a
large number of features. Many additional features are also available as add-ons. In
one word File, Internet Relay Chat is a protocol that allows users to chat with each
other through a server network via text messages. The content of the message can
be any kind of data, including text and images.
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VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL
The full form of VOIP is Voice over Internet Protocol. Through VoIP, we get to
know how to make phone calls on the Internet and how to receive others' calls.
Many people believe that VoIP is a good alternative to landline. Through VoIP
technology, we can make internet voice calls, so that we get rid of the traditional or
analog phone lines. Some VoIP services only allow you to call other VoIP users, that
is, you can only call users who use VoIP, while other technologies allow you to
make calls to any mobile phone, including landlines and local/international lines. If
you have an Internet connection or are a regular Internet user, you can call anyone
via the Internet without using any phone service, as VoIP is an open standards-
based technology, which VoIP can be used on any computer system.
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NEWSGROUP
Newsgroups are active communities of online users who have specific interests and
tastes and can be joined by anyone of any age. Everyone can be a part of it, even
you and me. Newsgroups do not have any access barriers, you do not need to have
a unique email address or a good computer to join them. Just visiting newsgroups
and registering yourself is enough to become a part of that community and start
sharing your views and knowledge with others; you also get to know their views and
opinions. The biggest benefit of newsgroups is that you will be able to access a
wide range of information pertaining to your interests and from people from all over
the world.
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ELECTRONIC FAX
Electronic Fax or EFax is the technology that is used to send the document directly
to the recipient via the internet. We can direct the document to the recipient via e-
mail and then the application will convert the received document into fax format if
the recipient's email account is not configured to accept the email. The application
will also be sending fax confirmation to the sender to assure the caller that the
document has been delivered or not. Efax is an excellent way to communicate
quickly and save paper. An e-fax is just an attachment that is sent by email as an
attachment, and the recipient can then use it in the same manner as a fax machine.
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WORLD WIDE WEB
The World Wide Web (usually abbreviated as WWW or WWW) is a system of
interlinked hypertext documents accessed over the Internet. This system is based
on the client-server model and is usually powered by Web servers. These servers
contain HTML documents and multimedia objects. The term "World Wide Web" first
appeared in a science paper in 1990. As its name suggests, the WWW is a
worldwide hypermedia information retrieval system
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ADVANTAGE AND DISAVANTAGE OF INTERNET
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