1. What is internet?

Write the characteristics and applications of

internet.
The Internet is a system that interconnects the different
computer systems across the world. It uses the Internet protocol suite
to link devices located in different corners of the world.

The Internet system carries an extensive range of information

resources and services including World Wide Web (WWW),
telephony, electronic mail, etc. It uses standard internet protocols,
such as TCP/IP and HTTP, etc.

FEATURES
 Accessibility
 Easy to Use
 Interaction with
Other Media
 Low Cost
 Flexibility of Communication

APPLICATION
 Electronic mail (e-mail)
 Searching and browsing information.
 Copying files between computers.
 Telnet (i.e., log-in to the computer located remotely)
 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) (Real time video chatting)
2. What is WWW?
The World Wide Web -- also known as the web, WWW or W3 --
refers to all the public websites or pages that users can access on
their local computers and other devices through the internet. These
pages and documents are interconnected by means of hyperlinks that
users click on for information. This information can be in different
formats, including text, images, audio and video.