| Also known
as the net or the web, the
Internet was initially developed
by the IPTO with the intention of helping to
develop the progress of computing technology by linking the work
being done by all the best academic computer centers. The Internet
as we know it today first started being developed in the late 1960's
and transmitted its first message on Friday, October 29,
1969. In 1993
the Internet experienced one of its largest growths to date and today is
accessible and used by people everywhere in the world. The Internet
utilizes the TCP/IP protocol and is accessed
using a computer modem or network that
is connected through an ISP. See
document CH001016 for
additional information about the people behind creating the Internet. The Internet contains billions of web pages
created by people and companies from around the world, making it a limitless location to locate information and entertainment.
It is also full of numerous services that help make life more
convenient. For example, many financial institutions offer online
banking that enables a user to easily manage their account online.
General information about the Internet:
- The Internet is explored, aka
surfed, using a computer browser.
- Finding information on the Internet is achieved
by using a search engine.
- Users browse web pages by
following hyperlinks.
- Besides browsing web
pages, the Internet is also a popular method of communicating
with others through online web forums,
chat rooms, e-mails,
and instant messages. In addition to
communicating, users also use the Internet to share files,
pictures, songs, and video over the Internet.
Computer Hope ran a poll
in the past asking its users how they used the Internet. Below
are the results of that poll and a general idea of what people
do on the Internet.
Chat 
6.18%
E-mail
17.91%
Research
48.83%
Downloads
16.84%
Other
10.23%
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