INTERNET BASICS

INTERNET

·         A Network is a collection of two or more computers, which are connected together to share information and resources.

·         The Internet is a worldwide system of computer networks, i.e. network of networks. Through Internet, computers become able to exchange information with each other globally.

Advantages of Internet

1.    Greater access to information reduces research time.

2.    Allows you to easily communicate with other people.

3.    Global reach enables one to connect everyone on the Internet.

4.    Publishing documents on the Internet saves paper.

5.    A valuable resource for companies to advertise and conduct business.

Disadvantages of Internet

1.    Cyber frauds may take place involving credit/ debit card numbers and details.

2.    Unsuitable and undesirable material is available that sometimes can be used by notorious people such as terrorists.

3.    It is a major source of computer viruses.

4.    Messages sent across the Internet can be easily intercepted and are open to abuse by others.

5.    It is difficult to check the accuracy of information available on the Internet.

 Uses of Internet are as follows:

·         E-Commerce (auction, buying, selling products etc.)

·         Research (online journals, magazines, information etc.)

·         Education (E-learning, distance learning etc.)

·         E-Governance (online filling of application, Income Tax, Sales Tax etc.)

·         E-Reservation (online reservation, online ticket booking etc.)

·         Online Payments (credit and debit card payments etc.)

·         Video Conferencing

·         Exchange of Views (files, music, folders etc.)

·         Social Networking Sites (facebook, twitter etc.)

·         Entertainment (play music, videos, games etc.)