THE INTERNET 1 : MEANING AND INTERNET TERMINOLOGIES (JS2 NOTES)
THE INTERNET 1 MEANING AND INTERNET TERMINOLOGIES Definition of Internet i. Internet is a worldwide network of computers that share information. ii.The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers. iii. It is also defined as a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite to link devices worldwide. Internet Terminologies 1. Cyber café: An internet café or cyber café is a place which provides internet access to the public, usually for a fee. 2. Download: To transfer a file from a remote computer to a local computer. In other words, it means to transfer a file from a web server to a web client. 3. Upload: To transfer a file from a local computer to a remote computer. In other words, it means to transfer a file from a web client to a web server. 4. E-mail: An email is mail that is electronically transmitted by your computer. 5. Email Address: An email address is the name of an electro...