THE INTERNET

NETWORKING

When a group of computers are linked together so that they can share information and resources, it is called computer networking. The computers are connected by cables, and each network has a hub where all the cables on the network come together.

               Networking makes it possible to share files or peripherals, such as printer. For example, when the computers in an office are networked, file and printers can be shared by everyone. To set up a network you will need a gateway or router for the different computers to be connected. The internet is an excellent example of networking.

An Internet Cafe

INTERNET

The internet is the largest computer network in the world. It links millions of smaller networks which are connected to each other by phone lines, cables, or wireless connection. All of these computers in this vast network share a language the language of the internet. Not all computers are connected to the internet, it can help you to get information from other computers, send messages to a friend who lives far away, or do lots of other amazing things like hear a song, or see a famous painting. This is possible because when you log on to internet, you are given access to the other computers that are also connected.

                                                                  Web Address

A web address is a unique address that allows people to find your site amongst the millions of others on the worldwide web. It gives your site an identity that sets it apart from other websites.