Ø Introduction To Internet – the internet is a global
collection of high-powered computers that are connected to each other with
network cables , Telephone cables , microwave dishes , satellites , and every
other kind of electronic wizardry currently available . Think of it as an enormous
phone system for computer.
As awesome as all this
sound , it really doesn’t mean , until
you look at what these inter-connected computers can do for you . Each computer
on the internet Stores resources , including document , sound and video clips ,
program files , electronic shopping centre
s , animation , Pictures , interactive content and anything else that can be
stored and presented electronically .
1.
E-mail – The internet enable us to exchange messages throughout the world
with people – friend , colleagues , relatives and even stranger we happen to
meet on the internet . E-mail is an exciting feature of the internet as we can
send and receive messages over long distances also . On top of that , it is
quite Fast easy and inexpensive as well .
2.
Information – Any information on any subject can be obtained easily on the
internet. We can have a good browse at newspapers , magazines , academic papers
, government document , famous speeches , recipes , work by literary figures
and what not .
3.
Programs – The internet offers thousands of free programs are Word
processors , spreadsheets and Game .
4.
Discussion Groups – We can meet people whit similar tastes and preferences as ours .
Questions can be asked , problems discussed and interesting stories read . The
internet offers thousands of discussion groups on version subjects . The
subjects may include environment , food , hum our , music, photography ,
politics , religion , sports , television and so on .
5.
Modem – Modem is a device by which computers exchange information over
telephone lines . The word – modem – is short for modulator / demodulator . If
the modem is quicker , it will save time as well as money in future . The
advantage of faster modems comes to light when files are transferred . These
modems take less times and save money on long distances .
6.
ISDN – Integrated services digital network is a line by which data is
transmitted over digital telephone lines . ISDN is two to four times quicker
than the speediest modems . Use of ISDN lines on the internet’s World –Wide Web
help transmit or receive text , graphics , sounds and video.
7.
Cable Modem – With a cable modem , you can connect to the internet using the
same cable that is attached to a TV set . It transfers information at a speed
of up to 3000 kbps .
8.
DSL – DSL is digital subscriber line . This service is provided in many
cities by which it transfers information varies between 1000 to 6000 kbps.
9.
Internet service provider – An internet service provider offers access to the internet .
These companies offer a certain amount of time on the internet for a set
fee For extra time you are charged extra
money . Some of these companies offer unlimited access for a set fee .
10.
Commercial Online Service - Commercial Online Service companies offer access to service such
as news , weather reports , encyclopedias etc. Popular commercial online
service include Satyam Online and mantra online .
These online services offer a certain time
for a fee . For excess time you are charged extra money .
11.
University or company – Colleges and universities offer information regarding journals
and software.
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