What is Internet? Definition and uses of Internet
The Internet is a massive body of networks, networking infrastructures. It connects millions of computers together globally, forming a network in which any computer can communicate with any other computer as long as they both connected to the Internet. In other words. it is a global system of interconnected computer networks, connecting millions of computers through which exchange of information such as data, news and opinions etc. is possible.What is Internet? Definition and uses of Internet It uses the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol) to serve billions of users worldwide. So, TCP/IP can be called backbone of Internet. It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private and public, academic, business and government networks. The Internet is often called, “The Information Highway”, that implies that there is a straight, clear path of obtaining information. It connects thousand of computer networks. Each computer in Internet is called a host, is independent. Through telephones wires, Fiber optical cable and satellites links, Internet users can share variety of information.
The Internet is a huge ocean of information of resources and services such as inter-linked hypertext documents of the World Wide Web (www), online chatting, online banking, file transfer and sharing, online gaming, online education, books, movies, sports and e-mail etc. It allows users to connect to server all around the world, view web pages and send e-mails etc.
During 1991-1993 commercial use of Internet took its speed. For the first time, on 15 August 1995 VSNL (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited) and ISP (Internet Service Provider) launched Internet service in India. The first political party of India is Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which created its own website on internet. First telephone directory on internet was made available by Sikkim state.
Thus we can say that in today's life internet has become an important part of our life.
FAQ
Ques.1 What is Internet and 5 uses of Internet?
Ans. The 5 uses of Internet as given below: online business, E-mail, online chatting, sharing of files and date & watch movies and songs.
Ques. 2 What are 10 uses of Internet?
Ans. Top 10 uses of Internet are as given below:
- Electronic mail. At least 85% of the inhabitants of cyberspace send and receive e-mail. ...
- Research.
- Downloading files.
- Discussion groups. ...
- Interactive games. ...
- Education and self-improvement. ...
- Friendship and dating. ...
- Electronic newspapers and magazines.
- Online Business
- Online Education
- Ques. 3 What are the advantages of the Internet?
- Ans. Information, knowledge, and learning. ...
- Connectivity, communication, and sharing. ...
- Anonymity and making people equal. ...
- Address, mapping, and contact information. ...
- Banking, bills, and shopping. ...
- Selling and making money. ...
- Collaboration, work from home, and access to a global workforce.
