| Term Paper Title | Internet |
| # of Words | 761 |
| # of Pages (250 words per page double spaced) | 3.04 |
Internet
The internet is the largest network of computers in the world. It is thousands of computers connected to each other. The internet is also called the World Wide Web or Cyberspace. It started in the 1960’s (Maran & Mohan, 1995, 4). Even until today, no one owns it and no one regulates it.
The internet has a lot of special characteristics to make it work. Computers work together to transfer information back and forth. A router regulates the traffic on the internet (Maran & Mohan, 1995, 15). If it fails, it will find a new route around. High speed lines carry information on the internet. Packets break down information into smaller pieces. When you pay for the internet, exchanging information is free of charge. There are no long distance charges when you send or receive information on the internet.
To hook up to the internet, a computer with a modem and an available telephone line will be needed. An Internet Service Provider will be needed to install the software. Some providers are America Online, Prodigy, Earthlink, and Microsoft Network. Most services charge $9.99-$19.99. Going online is easy. Just start the internet program and type in the ID and password that you have chosen. Then click on the sign on button and wait a minute until you’re online.
To explore the web, a browser is needed. Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer are the most popular ones. The Internet Service Provider will provide it for you. If you have a web address, you could just type in the address and it will allow you to view websites. If you don’t have a web address, you could use the search vehicles. Some popular search vehicles include Excite, Yahoo, Lycos, and Alta Vista.
There are free programs available on the internet. Most Internet Service Providers will supply you with the programs you need. It is also availabe at the computer store if you want to purchase them. Three types of programs will be needed for the internet (Maran & Mohan, 1995, 22). A connection program is to manage the transfer of information on the internet. The popular ones are Trumpet Winstock and Internet Jumpstart Kit (Maran & Mohan, 1995, 22). The e-mail program allows you to communicate with people around the ...Read entire document
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