Lesson 6 The Internet
Lesson 6 The Internet
Lesson 6 The Internet
THE INTERNET
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Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the chapter, students must be able to:
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What is Internet
The Internet or “net” (network of
network) is the largest computer network
in the world that connects billions of
computer user. The word internet comes
from combination between
“interconnection” and “network”. Network
is a collection of computers and devices
connected via communication channels
and transmission media allow to share
resources (hardware, software, data,
information). Generally, nobody owns
the internet.
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Components of the Internet
1. Server
is a computer program
that provides service to
another computer program
and its user.
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Types of Servers
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Types of Servers
• Proxy Server – is a software that
acts as an intermediary between an
endpoint device, such as computer
and another server from which a
user is requesting.
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Types of Servers
• File Server – is a computer
responsible for central storage
and management of data files so
that other computer on the same
network can access them.
3.Browser
is an application program that
provides a way to look information
on the web.
Example of browsers: Google chrome, safari,
internet explorer, opera, Mozilla
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Components of the Internet
4.Domain Name System (DNS)
is the phonebook of internet. We access information
online through domain names.
Example of DNS: www.facebook.com, www.ssct.edu.ph, www.academia.edu
Name Entity
.com commercial
.org organization
.net network
.edu education
.ph Philippines
.au Australia
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Components of the Internet
5.Internet Service Provider
is an organization that provides services for accessing,
using or participating in the internet.
Two types of ISP:
▪ National ISP - provided internet access to a specific geographic
area.
▪ Regional ISP – business that provides internet access in cities
and towns nationwide.
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Uses of Internet
• Look for information
• School works, jobs, and home purposes
• Send and receive electronic mail
• Video teleconferencing (video call, video chat)
• Buy and sell product
• Social networking
• Watch & post videos
• Games
• Take college courses
• Monitor home while away
• Financial transactions
• Download music and movies
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Internet Terms and Definition
Internet - A global network of thousands of computer
networks linked by data lines and wireless systems.
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Internet Terms and Definition
Download - To download is to transfer data from another
computer to your computer.
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Internet Terms and Definition
Web Bot - A term that applies to programs/applets (macros and
intelligent agents) used on the Internet. Such bots perform a
repetitive function, such as posting messages to multiple
newsgroups or doing searches for information.
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THANK YOU.
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