 Introduction to Internet

 Internet is a global communication system that links

together thousands of individual networks.
 It allows exchange of information between two or more
computers on a network.
 Thus internet helps in transfer of messages through mail,
chat, video & audio conference, etc.
 It has become mandatory for day-to-day activities: bills
payment, online shopping and surfing, tutoring, working,
communicating with peers, etc.
  What is Internet
 What is the Internet? The Internet
is a vast network that connects
computers all over the world.
 Through the Internet, people can
share information and
communicate from anywhere with
an Internet connection.
  What is the brief history of Internet?

 A very brief history of the internet

begins with ARPANET in 1969,
which initially connected four
universities' computers to each
other.
 It grew and developed into what
we recognize as the internet today,
which became available for public
access in 1991.
  Uses of the Internet
Some of the important usages of the internet are
 Online Businesses (E-commerce)
 Cashless Transactions
 Education
 Social Networking
 Entertainment
  Cashless Transactions

 The processing of payment

transactions without cash is referred
to as a cashless payment.
 Cashless payments can occur both
online and in-stores via a point of
sale (POS).
 Cashless payments have opened up a
wide range of opportunities for
businesses and customers.
  Education

 Education is about learning skills and

knowledge.
 It also means helping people to learn
how to do things and support them to
think about what they learn.
 It is also important for educators to
teach ways to find and use
information.
 Education needs research to find out
how to make it better
  What is Social Networking ?

 Social networking uses internet-based

social media platforms to connect
with friends, family, or peers.
 Some of the most popular social
networking sites in the U.S. include
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,
WhatsApp, and X.
 Marketers use social networking to
increase brand recognition and
encourage brand loyalty.