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What is the Internet

What is the Internet. A computer network is a group of computers linked together by cabling,Dial-up,DSN, T-1 lines The internet is a network of networks an internetwork Every new connection can bring with it hundreds of computers and thousands of users. Accessing the Internet.

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What is the Internet

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  1. What is the Internet • A computer network is a group of computers linked together by cabling,Dial-up,DSN, T-1 lines • The internet is a network of networks an internetwork • Every new connection can bring with it hundreds of computers and thousands of users.

  2. Accessing the Internet • Protocol is a communications standards to which all types of computers on a network adhere to. • TCP/IP- Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol • Several types of access providers – Corporate network,Free-Net (Community Network) and ISP – Commercial Internet service provider.

  3. What is an IP Address • When your are connected to the internet, your computer must be uniquely identified. • Each computer or host has an IP number which consists of four sets of up to three digits each separated by periods. • 194.236.32.0, 38.10-212.232 are examples of an IP Address.

  4. What is the World Wide Web • WWW- A system that’s gathers internet resources from all over the world into pages that you can VIEW on your computer. • Originally developed to help scientists in Switzerland exchange data and research material with other scientists. • Hyper-Text: Text you click to jump from page to page, will be underlined Next Slide

  5. Conducting Efficient Web Searches The World Wide Web (WWW) contains an incredible amount of information and finding exactly what you are looking for can a very frustrating and intimating task. We have all spent countless hours searching a large number of pages (HITS) and had very little to shoe for our efforts.

  6. Conducting Efficient Web Searches This course will attempt to assist you by teaching you a few simple techniques that will help you refine your searches so that your results be more useful.

  7. Maximize Your Effectiveness • A Keyword is a word or phrase, which is used to specify the content of your search. The keywords you use to describe what you are searching for can help determine the depth of the range of your search results.

  8. Keywords • Word or phrase use to specify the content of your search. • Use evidence both verbal and visual to support your point. • Amplify your point with an incident or anecdote. • Develop a logical transition or bridge to your next point.

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