The Internet

The Internet

A global network of networks that connects computers worldwide through telecommunication links.

When was the Internet first developed?

It was first developed in 1969 and was known as ARPANET.

the people credited for creating the modern Internet?

Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn.

IP address

A unique address for a computer on the internet, made up of four sets of numbers separated by full stops.

DNS

Domain Name System.

World Wide Web (www)

A part of the internet that consists of hypertext and hypermedia documents.

a web browser

A program that allows users to find, retrieve, view, and send documents on the web.

HTTP

HyperText Transfer Protocol.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol; used to transfer files between computers over the internet.

URL

Uniform Resource Locator; a text-based address used to locate a resource on the internet.

VoIP

Voice over Internet Protocol; technology that enables telephone calls over the internet.

E-mail

Transmission of messages over communications networks, allowing users to send notes or files.

a forum

An online discussion group where users can post and respond to messages.

Instant Messaging

A type of communication allowing users to connect instantly, privately.

the difference between downloading and uploading

Downloading transfers files from the internet to your computer; uploading transfers files from your computer to the internet.