what is internet

What Is Internet

The internet is a collection of millions of computers around the world that are all connected to one another.It is a global network of computer. The computers are connected through different telecommunications links like:

• Phone lines
• Fiber optics lines
• Satellites and wireless connection

Internet is used to find information stroed on computers called hosts or servers.These computers use a common protocol called TCP/IP for communication.

TCP stands for 

Trabsmission control protocol

IP stands for 

Internet Protocol

Uses of internet

• To access information,news,research,and educational material.
• To conduct business.
• To access sources of entertainment such as online games,magazines etc.
• To Shop for goods and services.
• To meet and talk with people arroun the world in discussion groups or chat rooms.
• To access other computers and exchange files.
• To send messages and receive messages from other connected users.