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What is the Internet classified as?
What is the Internet classified as?
What is one way to define the Internet?
What is one way to define the Internet?
What was the original name of the Internet?
What was the original name of the Internet?
Why was the Internet first created?
Why was the Internet first created?
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What can be found on the Internet?
What can be found on the Internet?
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What is the Internet in short?
What is the Internet in short?
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What was the Internet like in 1971?
What was the Internet like in 1971?
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By what year was the entire world connected via the Internet?
By what year was the entire world connected via the Internet?
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What is a characteristic of the Internet?
What is a characteristic of the Internet?
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What can be seen in the map of the Internet in 2012?
What can be seen in the map of the Internet in 2012?
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What is the Internet according to the dictionary?
What is the Internet according to the dictionary?
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What is common in the definitions of the Internet by the dictionary and Wikipedia?
What is common in the definitions of the Internet by the dictionary and Wikipedia?
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What is the Internet composed of?
What is the Internet composed of?
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Why is the word 'Internet' always capitalized?
Why is the word 'Internet' always capitalized?
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What are the 'rules or procedures' that govern devices connected on a network?
What are the 'rules or procedures' that govern devices connected on a network?
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What is an example of protocol in a non-digital context?
What is an example of protocol in a non-digital context?
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What is the purpose of communication protocols in the Internet?
What is the purpose of communication protocols in the Internet?
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What is the nature of the networks that make up the Internet?
What is the nature of the networks that make up the Internet?
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What connects the networks that make up the Internet?
What connects the networks that make up the Internet?
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What is the primary function of the Internet according to the dictionary?
What is the primary function of the Internet according to the dictionary?
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Study Notes
What is the Internet?
- The Internet is a network of networks that enables communication and carries a vast range of information, resources, and services such as email, webpages, databases, and file transfers.
- It is a globally accessible series of interconnected computers and electronic devices.
History of the Internet
- The Internet was first created by the Department of Defense in 1971 as the ARPANET to communicate and send information across distances quickly.
- Initially, connections were limited, with only a few hosts (individual networks) connected to each other.
- By the early 2000s, the entire world was connected via the Internet.
- In 2012, the percentage of each country's population connected to the Internet varied, with some countries having a higher percentage of connected citizens.
Characteristics of the Internet
- The Internet is scalable, meaning it is measurable in size, but it can grow to meet new demands.
- It has extensive connections, resembling a complex network of interconnected devices.
Defining the Internet
- According to the dictionary, the Internet is "a global computer network providing information and communication through interconnected networks using standardized communication protocols."
- Wikipedia defines the Internet as "the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide."
- Two key aspects of the Internet are:
- It is an interconnected network
- It uses communication protocols
Internet Terminology
- The term "Internet" is derived from "INTERconnected NETwork" and is always capitalized as a proper noun.
- Communication protocols are rules or procedures that govern how devices connected on a network should behave, ensuring all devices follow the same rules.
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Learn about the Internet, its definition, and how it has become an essential part of our daily lives. Understand what the Internet is and its role in enabling communication.
