Discovering the Internet defines the internet as a global network of computers that allows individuals and business comptuer users around the world to share information and other resourses to conduct business transactions. The world wide web is a collection of those pages and we use the internet to access the world wide web using a web browser.
What is the internet and world wide web used for? Email, file sharing, online chat, phone and video calls, online gaming, blogging, shopping, etc.
If I wanted to connect to the internet, what options do I have? Dial up, high-speed, ADSL, Cable, Satelie, Microwave, Wi-Fi, and mobile wireless. Each method has a list of advantages and disadvantages.
How are web pages created? Web pages are created by a group of codes called HTML.
How long has the internet been around?
According to Discovering the Internet, the internet got its start in ARPANET, a research and defense initiative of the U.S. government in collaboration with technology firms and universites.
Who was a key player in the development of the web?
Tim Berners-Lee. He developed the use of hyperlinks between files, HTML, to create Web documents, the addressing scheme and the WorldWideWeb browser.
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