Introduction to the Internet
What is the Internet?
 Definition: The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers
that communicate using a standardized protocol suite called TCP/IP.
 Origin: Developed in the late 1960s as ARPANET by the United States
Department of Defense.
Key Components of the Internet
 Infrastructure: Physical components such as servers, routers, cables, and
satellites that enable data transmission.
 Protocols: Standardized rules and procedures governing data exchange
(e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP).
 Services: Applications and platforms that utilize the Internet, including
websites, email, social media, and online gaming.
How Does the Internet Work?
 Data Transmission: Information is broken into packets, transmitted via
routers, and reassembled at the destination.
 Connectivity: Devices connect to the Internet through Internet Service
Providers (ISPs) via wired or wireless connections.
 Addressing: Each device on the Internet is assigned a unique IP address for
identification and communication.
Types of Internet Connections
 Dial-Up: Uses a telephone line to connect to the Internet. Slow and
outdated.
 Broadband: High-speed internet access provided through various
technologies like DSL, cable, fiber-optic, and satellite.
 Mobile: Internet access through cellular networks using smartphones,
tablets, or mobile hotspots.
Common Internet Services
 World Wide Web (WWW): A system of interlinked hypertext documents
accessed via the Internet.
 Email: Electronic mail service for sending and receiving messages over the
Internet.
 Social Media: Platforms for online networking, sharing content, and
interacting with others.
 Online Shopping: E-commerce websites for purchasing goods and services
over the Internet.
Internet Security
 Cybersecurity Threats: Malware, phishing, hacking, identity theft, and data
breaches.
 Security Measures: Antivirus software, firewalls, encryption, strong
passwords, and regular software updates.
 Privacy Concerns: Data collection, tracking, and online surveillance by
companies and governments.
Conclusion
 Recap: The Internet is a global network connecting computers worldwide.
 Importance: Essential for communication, information access, business,
education, and entertainment.
 Continuous Evolution: Ongoing advancements shape the future of the
Internet and its impact on society.
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    What is theInternet?  Definition: The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers that communicate using a standardized protocol suite called TCP/IP.  Origin: Developed in the late 1960s as ARPANET by the United States Department of Defense.
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    Key Components ofthe Internet  Infrastructure: Physical components such as servers, routers, cables, and satellites that enable data transmission.  Protocols: Standardized rules and procedures governing data exchange (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP).  Services: Applications and platforms that utilize the Internet, including websites, email, social media, and online gaming.
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    How Does theInternet Work?  Data Transmission: Information is broken into packets, transmitted via routers, and reassembled at the destination.  Connectivity: Devices connect to the Internet through Internet Service Providers (ISPs) via wired or wireless connections.  Addressing: Each device on the Internet is assigned a unique IP address for identification and communication.
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    Types of InternetConnections  Dial-Up: Uses a telephone line to connect to the Internet. Slow and outdated.  Broadband: High-speed internet access provided through various technologies like DSL, cable, fiber-optic, and satellite.  Mobile: Internet access through cellular networks using smartphones, tablets, or mobile hotspots.
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    Common Internet Services World Wide Web (WWW): A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.  Email: Electronic mail service for sending and receiving messages over the Internet.  Social Media: Platforms for online networking, sharing content, and interacting with others.  Online Shopping: E-commerce websites for purchasing goods and services over the Internet.
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    Internet Security  CybersecurityThreats: Malware, phishing, hacking, identity theft, and data breaches.  Security Measures: Antivirus software, firewalls, encryption, strong passwords, and regular software updates.  Privacy Concerns: Data collection, tracking, and online surveillance by companies and governments.
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    Conclusion  Recap: TheInternet is a global network connecting computers worldwide.  Importance: Essential for communication, information access, business, education, and entertainment.  Continuous Evolution: Ongoing advancements shape the future of the Internet and its impact on society.
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