WEEK 8&9

The Internet

The Internet is a set of computer networks that communicate with each

other. It connects individual networks of computers situated in different parts of the world. Any authorized user from any part of the world can access the internet for mailing or sharing information. The Internet helps individuals, schools, companies and various government departments to share information across the world. Today, the internet is used in over 150 countries of the world. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, both hardware and software items are required. The hardware requirements are

1. A personal computer
2. A modem
3. A telephone line
4. An account with an internet service provider (ISP)

An ISP is a company that has a direct connection to the global network and gives internet users access to the internet for a fee. When a user dials into the network of an ISP, he gets connected to the internet. The software requirement for connecting to the internet is.... View More