The Internet
The internet Is a worldwide, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer network that transmit data using the standard internet protocol (IP)
An electronic resource is a manifestation of a work that requires the use of a computer for access
How to connect to the Internet Three main ways to connect to the Internet Dial-Up High Speed/DSL Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)
1- Dial-Up All you need is a computer, phone-line and Internet Service Provider! (ISP) Not as fast as other Internet connections, but often more affordable Internet Your computer Landline ISP
2- Cable/DSL Travels through fiber-optic cables underground Needs to be connected by a Modem to your computer Modem: A hub that connects the computer to the Internet Faster than Dial-up
3- Wi Fi Your computer must be a “Wireless enabled” device Your computer can pick up signals from different wireless networks Some networks require passwords or a subscription, others are free
Internet Explorer: for Windows only Web browser A web-based program that displays the Internet Common Web Browsers Internet Explorer: for Windows only
Other web browsers Google Chrome: created by Google Mozilla Firefox: works on Mac & PC
General Uses of internet 1- Electronic mail (E-mail) 2- File transfer protocol (FTP) 3- Telnet 4- Research 5- Diagnostic and therapeutic purposes 6- others