The Internet and You

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a massive and global network of networks connecting millions (perhaps billions now) of computers and other devices with access to this vast networking infrastructure. The Internet is an information highway that uses a variety of languages known as protocols to transmit data. The Internet is owned by nobody; however, there are many organizations that oversee, standardize, and provide access to the Internet. They assign domain names, IP addresses, and operate the physical connections to the Internet. These are companies including ICANN, ISPs, etc.

The term cyberspace is originally coined by the author, William Gibson, and is now used to describe the virtual space, the experience, social interactivity, etc. in the Internet. This metaphor describing the nonphysical terrain such as files, graphics, etc. that is created by computer systems can be navigated through online (connected to the Internet) with the use of input devices such a mouse or a keyboard.

There are several ways of accessing information in cyberspace. The World Wide Web or the “Web” is the most common way to access the internet. This information-sharing model is built on top of the internet and uses HTTP protocol. Internet browsers such Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Google Chrome are utilized in this method of accessing information over the cyberspace. The Web may contain a variety of applications, from as basic as simple texts to full videos. SMTP and FTP are other languages used over the Internet.

These are the basic information you need to know about the Internet. In this blog, we will try to teach you more about the Internet and how to fully utilize its potential in terms of information gathering and use then, perhaps, even earning online. The authors of this site will also try to warn you on the dangers and how to avoid, if not solve, such dangers. You can also be one of the authors of this blog in the future with your new found expertise, if you are not yet already an expert, and help others gain knowledge and rid of their ignorance on the Internet.