The document discusses the history and workings of the internet. It explains that an American computer scientist discovered a way for computers to share information over networks in the 1960s. This led to the development of networks within governments, businesses, and universities. Later, a British researcher invented the World Wide Web, allowing information to be shared using a common language. The internet now connects millions of computers worldwide through telephone and television cables and satellites, allowing instant information transfer. By 2020, it is estimated two billion people will be using the internet globally. The document also discusses the differences between the internet and the World Wide Web, and considers advantages and disadvantages of using the web.

1. Maegan Chen Peralta

2. What is the Internet?
The Internet is a world wide system of computer networks. It is a
virtual world where you can visit places, talk to people any where
and find information.
HOW WAS THE INTERNET INVENTED?
An American computer scientist discovered away to share
information from computer to computer and called it a network. 5
years later, many were developed in the government, businesses
and at universities. Many years later, a British researcher invented
the World Wide Web.

3. How does the Internet work?
To use the Internet, you must be connected to a telephone line or
television cable, and a modem. You will also need a Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
HOW FAR CAN THE INTERNET REACH?
The Internet now reaches every continent.

4. How does the Internet work so quickly?
The Internet is the connection that allows millions of computers to
send and receive information instantly around the world. This
information travels rapidly by way of telephone or television cables
and satellites out in space.
HOW BIG WILL THE INTERNET BECOME?
By 2020, it is estimated that there will be two thousand million
people around the world using the Internet which is 400 times the
number of people in Singapore now.

5. What is the difference between the Internet
and the World Wide Web?
The Web is one of the many popular ways to access the Internet. It
was created using a different computer language for a specific
reason– to share information.
WILL THE WEB REPLACE BOOKS?
Web reading will not replace books. In fact, the Web has been a
good way for book sellers to advertise their books online through
their websites, making readers more aware of them. Besides, not
all books are available online for reading. With printed books there
is also no need to worry that a book will ‘crash’ or become infected
with a ‘virus’ as computers sometimes do.

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of the web?
Advantages:
1. It has allowed information to be obtained quickly.
2. It can improve communication with people across continents.
3. You can use it anywhere in the world where there is a Web
connection.
Disadvantages:
1. You do not actually know or meet the people you are talking to
online.
2. There can be the problem of a ‘traffic jam’ on the electronic
‘highway’ because too many people are using the Internet.
3. Your computer may be infected with a virus or having personal
information stolen from it.