(Chapter 7: Internet); "Internet,Uses of Internet, Requirements for Internet Connection"

Internet

Internet is the technology by which millions of computers in the world are connected to one another to share information. A computer is connected to the Internet by the means of cables, telephone wires or some wireless media of communication. The computers connected to the Internet can easily access the information available from all around the world.Internet is largest network.It is network of network.

Uses of Internet

There are a lot of uses of the Internet. When you work on Internet, you can:

• Search for information on any topic
• Send and receive e-mail messages
• Chat online
• Listen to music and watch movies
• Do online shopping
• Play online games
• Pay bills online
• Book tickets

Flipkart is a popular online shopping company. It was founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal.

Requirements for an Internet Connection

To connect your computer to the Internet, you need the following things:

• A computer or a device
• A telephone or cable line
• A modem or a network card
• A company providing Internet connection(ISP)
• Software (Web browser)