CIS 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Vint Cerf, Uniform Resource Locator
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The internet is a network of networks that is the largest computer network in the world, connecting millions of computers around the world. The internet and web is used to shop, research, communicate, and entertain ourselves. The internet was invented by 2 men names vinton cerf and robert kahn. E-mail (electronic mail) is a written message that is sent and received over the internet. E-mail clients such as microsoft outlook are software programs running on your computer that access your internet service providers (isp"s) server. Instant messaging (im) services are programs that enable you to communicate in real time with others who are online. Chat room is a form of synchronous communication in which online conversations occurs in real time and is visible to everyone in the chat room. Web 2. 0 tools and web-based services that emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users. Blog is a personal log or journal posted on the web.