True or False?

The Internet and World wide web are the same thing?  Hopefully by now we all know that these two terms describe two different things.   

Chapter 2 had some more terminology that was clarified further for me.  For example, I now know what an IP address is, a URL is, as well what a domain name is.   I thought they were all the same thing all this time, haha, chalk it up to ignorance ;) 
*An IP address is the unique numerical address of a computer on a network, a URL or web address that consists of the hypertext transfer protocol (http) domain name (path if necessary) and file name; ex: http://www.julieisawesome.com (not a real site fyi) and a domain is the easy to remember text alias for one or more IP addresses.*

ICANN is a non-profit organization that operates under the U.S. Department of Commerce? !?!?!  Well, color me surprised.  I had no idea ICANN controlled domain name registration.  The top-level domains I was familiar with, however, I was not prepared for how many there are. I can't wait to see how fast the domains in the DNS will grow.  I had no idea so many existed already!  
Finding out web browser shortcuts was beneficial as well.  Especially for customizing my screen.  I now have RSS feeds in a more handy spot.  Thanks Web 2.0 & Shelly, Napier, Rivers!
I'm still tweaking with browser options and am more aware of security while surfing the web.  Security is a BIG issue with me so I'm very interested in finding out more about this. 






them.pro

"We had an Instant Connection" 

The Internet.  

By definition, it's a global network of computers able to communicate and share information with one another. Sounds simple, right? Not so much...this enormous network has changed the world and the way we live. The Internet and the WorldWide Web are often mistaken for one another.  The WorldWideWeb is a way to use the Internet, such as browsing or surfing webpages/websites. Chat, IM, email and other daily activities are also ways to use the Internet.

Robert Kahn

Vinton Cerf

How did this all start?...Well, once upon a time,  back in the early 1960s...ARPANET became the world's first computer network.  ARPANET was a conglomerate of American educational academia, industry and government networks that became the core of what the Internet is today. ARPANET was able to connect computers to one another and share information from each via packet switching. Thanks to ARPANET, the TCP/IP was established and Internet pioneers like Lawrence Roberts, Vinton Cerf, Robert Kahn and Tim Berners-Lee laid the foundations of the modern Internet. 

Tim Berners-Lee

Lawrence Roberts

To connect to the Internet, people and businesses use several methods.  One option is by a LAN or Local Area Network.  This way connects computers together in a specific area, like a building, then the LAN connects to the Internet.  


An ISP or Internet Service Provider is a company that provides Internet access for home use and businesses.  ISP's are a hot topic at the moment because there is talk about providers limiting or trying to control what portion of the Internet can be used by the subscriber.  (more to come on this topic in the Net Neutrality debate)  ISP's use bandwidth to determine the speed of the connection.  Ever notice your connection at home being slower than usual?  Or trouble connecting to the Internet?  It could've been that too many people on your LAN were on-line at the same time as you.  All of this information flowing through the bandwidth got congested and caused a slow down.  


Other connections to the Internet for people and businesses alike include; Dial-up, Cable, Satellite, Microwave, Wi-Fi and Mobile wireless to name a few.  Each method to connect has Pro's and Con's; such as cost, installation, service, availability and so on.  I'd suggest doing research for your area to discover which option is best for you.  Personally, I have a need for speed!  What about you?