Internet

The Internet is a network connecting individual computers and computer networks worldwide. The word Internet means a network of networks. Information is shared and exchanged from computer to computer using agreed-upon communications protocols. The Internet includes the World Wide Web, electronic mail (e-mail), mailing lists, newsgroups, and the transfer of files and information using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The Internet is basically a vehicle for transferring information from one computer to the next. The Internet is a vast resource of information and is expanding every day. You can use it like a library to find information on a variety of topics. There are many ways to find and exchange information using the Internet. Here are some examples:
Electronic mail (e-mail). Using specific addresses that identify individual users, e-mail messages are sent from one computer connected to the Internet to another and stored until they are read.
Mailing Lists. An automated service that sends a message from one mailing list member to all other mailing list members. This type of service is called LISTSERV
Newsgroups. Centering on a topic of discussion, newsgroups are forums for people to exchange information. News items are posted on a server, and available for other members to read at any time.
Search engines. To find information on the Internet, you can request a search from any one of the many search engines available. You will receive a list of all known Web pages that contain the information you requested a search for.
Transferring files. You can download software and other documents using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). FTP is an agreed-upon protocol for exchanging information via the Internet.