1. The Internet

2. The internet
Is a worldwide, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer network that transmit data using the standard internet protocol (IP)

3. An electronic resource is a manifestation of a work that requires the use of a computer for access

5. How to connect to the Internet
Three main ways to connect to the Internet
Dial-Up
High Speed/DSL
Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

10. Internet Explorer: for Windows only
Web browser
A web-based program that displays the Internet
Common Web Browsers
Internet Explorer: for Windows only

11. Other web browsers Google Chrome: created by Google
Mozilla Firefox: works on Mac & PC

12. General Uses of internet 1- Electronic mail ( ) 2- File transfer protocol (FTP) 3- Telnet 4- Research 5- Diagnostic and therapeutic purposes 6- others