Internet

The Internet is also referred to as just the Net, and is a worldwide system of interconnected computer networks. The computers are connected through copper wires, fiber optic cables or wireless connections. The Internet consists of millions of smaller networks that have been established by businesses, academic institutions and government networks. All together these networks carry information and services (like electronic mail, online chat and Web pages).

It is a common misconception that the Internet and World Wide Web are interchangeable terms. Actually the Internet refers to the physical or wireless connection between computers. The World Wide Web refers to the connected documents that exist on the Internet.

Although the Internet seems to be a relatively new phenomenon to the general public, the basics of what would become the Internet were actually established in 1969. More developments were made through the next two decades and the network was publicized in the early 1990s.

You connect to the Internet using an Internet Service Provider (or ISP). ISPs provide the connection to the rest of the World Wide Web and are normally monthly fee-based services. An example of an ISP is AOL or Yahoo DSL. Common methods of accessing the Internet from home are dial-up, broadband (connection over fiber optic or copper wires), satellite and Wi-Fi. These connection methods have various speeds and download times. Some are not available in all areas, so make sure to check with companies in your area before making a switch of connection type.

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