Origin

The internet originated in the United States of America when the United States government felt a need for a communication network for computers which were located in various areas of the states in United States of America. The internet software was developed from APRANET, software developed by United States military. Since then internet has reached to every nook and corner of the world.

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Internet as an information system

The internet could also be termed as an information system which is based globally. Many computer networks are interconnected through internet. A single network may consist of thousands of computers. These computers are linked one by one to each other forming a worldwide link between computers. This is done through satellites, data cables etc. The internet has transformed a common man’s life in many ways. Now he does not have to queue up for long lines for paying his bills. 10 minutes in a cyber café or a personal computer connected by internet are enough. He can also access his bank accounts from personal computer. He can buy and sell using computers.

Vital help to humans

Internet has helped the humans in many ways. For example an operation is to be done in a village but no senior doctor is available. A junior doctor with the help of instructions received from internet can conduct the operation. This will result in saving a person’s precious life. Several such operations have been conducted saving thousands of lives worldwide. Some handicapped people are not able to receive education because of their disability as they cannot go to schools and colleges. These people receive their education through internet at their homes.

The touch of the mouse will give you access to thousands of books which you will not find in any library. Any information which you might seek for any person, place, and subject, and institution, organization, human or animal is available on internet. Internet is also used for communication purposes. Internet can be use to reach friends and family members in different places. A family whose child has gone abroad can see and interact with his son live on internet. A mail through landline may take weeks to reach another nation. Through email communication the mail will be sent in a seconds and not even minutes. You can increase your number of friends through social networking websites like Face book and Orkut. Therefore internet has become a vital aspect of an individual’s life.

Websites are one important aspect of internet. A website provides details of the institution, organization, program etc of which you are seeking information. A web site is made by a web designer. A web designer studies the content which has to be posted on internet and makes a website. A web designer has to be properly qualified to do this job. He can be a bachelor of engineering or could have done some other course in computers and web designing.