Internet

Internet
Definition:
Internet is a network made up of lots of interconnected networks. It is a wide area network. It is actually comprised of millions of independent networks at academic institutions, military installations, government agencies, commercial enterprises, internet support companies, and just about every other type of organization.

Explanation:
Most of the internet users use dialup connections to connect to internet. Dialup connection is established using a modem to dialup the number of the remote of the remote computer of Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Once the internet connection is established, now user can explore the wonders of internet. To do so user need an Internet Browser (e.g Internet explorer, Firefox or Netscape communicator)
Most of the information on the internet is accessed and viewed in the workspace of Internet Browser. User just has to type the Internet address of the desired site and that particular site will be opened in the browser window.
User can also accomplish a number of research tasks using the internet facility including:

• Browsing worldwide discussion groups on thousand of topics.
• Using electronic mail to get information from experts in response to your question.
• Connecting to libraries all over the world to locate materials in their collections, which may be borrowed through your library via interlibrary loan.
• Accessing information from local, state and federal government agencies.
• Accessing online, electronic journals and newspapers to find the latest news, reports and articles.