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What Do You Mean by Internet

The internet is a global network of interconnected computer networks using standardized protocols, primarily TCP/IP, to link billions of devices. It serves as a communication infrastructure for various digital services such as the World Wide Web, email, and social media, and operates on a decentralized model without a central authority. Information is transmitted in packets, allowing for efficient and robust communication across diverse networks.

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What Do You Mean by Internet

The internet is a global network of interconnected computer networks using standardized protocols, primarily TCP/IP, to link billions of devices. It serves as a communication infrastructure for various digital services such as the World Wide Web, email, and social media, and operates on a decentralized model without a central authority. Information is transmitted in packets, allowing for efficient and robust communication across diverse networks.

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The internet is a vast, global network of interconnected computer networks that use a

standardized set of communication protocols, primarily the TCP/IP (Transmission Control


Protocol/Internet Protocol) suite, to link billions of devices worldwide.
Think of it as a massive, sprawling web where individual networks (like your home network, your
office network, or a university network) connect to each other, allowing computers and other
devices to communicate and share information across vast distances.
Here are some key aspects of what the internet means:
●​ Network of Networks: At its core, the internet isn't just one single network. It's an
inter-network, meaning it's a collection of countless smaller networks all linked together.
●​ Global System: It spans the entire globe, connecting devices in virtually every country.
●​ Communication Infrastructure: It provides the underlying infrastructure that enables
various forms of digital communication, including:
○​ World Wide Web (WWW): The collection of interlinked hypertext documents
accessed via web browsers.
○​ Email: Electronic mail for sending and receiving messages.
○​ File Sharing: Transferring digital files between computers.
○​ Instant Messaging and Chat: Real-time text-based communication.
○​ Voice and Video Calls (VoIP): Communication using internet protocols for audio
and video transmission.
○​ Social Media: Platforms for connecting and sharing content with others.
●​ Packet Switching: Information sent over the internet is broken down into small chunks
called packets. These packets travel independently across different routes and are
reassembled at their destination. This makes the network robust and efficient.
●​ Standardized Protocols (TCP/IP): The TCP/IP suite is the fundamental communication
language of the internet. It ensures that different types of computers and networks can
understand and exchange data with each other.
●​ No Central Authority: The internet doesn't have a single owner or governing body.
Instead, its operation relies on a distributed network of interconnected entities, including
internet service providers (ISPs), network operators, and various organizations that
contribute to its technical standards and management.
In simple terms, the internet is the underlying technology that allows you to connect your device
(like your phone or computer) to countless other devices and access a vast array of information
and services online. It's the "highway" that enables the "traffic" of the World Wide Web and
many other digital applications.

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