The Internet

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The Internet

• (as in Intro to PCs and the Internet)

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Common Fallacies

• The Internet was not created by Al Gore
• http//www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.asp
• The Internet is not literally a series of tubes
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vf99PcP0aFNE
• There is only one Internet

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What is the Internet?
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What is the Internet?

• The Internet is a worldwide, publicly accessible
  series of interconnected computer networks that
  transmit data by packet switching using the
  standard Internet Protocol (IP).
• Wikipedia Contributors (03/17/2008)

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What is the World Wide Web?

• In contrast, the Web is a collection of
  interconnected documents and other resources,
  linked by hyperlinks and URLs.
• The World Wide Web is one of the services
  accessible via the Internet, along with various
  others.
• Wikipedia Contributors (03/17/2008)

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Common Uses of the Internet

• World Wide Web (WWW)
• Email
• Remote Access
• File Sharing
• Streaming Media Listening to Internet radio or
  viewing Internet TV
• Collaboration With other people in in games,
  chat (instant messaging), or unlimited other uses
• Voice Telephony (VoIP) - calling people over the
  Internet

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Internet Related Topics

• How does the Internet actually work?
• How can I find what Im looking for when I search
  the world wide web?
• How can I keep my personal information and my
  computer safe on the Internet?
• Can I trust that material I find on a website is
  true?
• Is it legal to use material that I found on a
  website?
• How can I troubleshoot problems with my Internet
  connection?
• How can I keep my PC running smoothly on the
  Internet?
• What are some cool tricks to use on the Internet?

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Homework

• Write Shayne an email at sve2_at_pitt.edu with
  subject cs110 HW4
• Dont do any research.
• In the email describe everything that you
  believe/image happens when you click a hyperlink
  on a web document in Internet Explorer web
  browser. Dont leave anything out.
• Due Wednesday March 19, 2008

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Interesting Statements?

• If I am running an antivirus program, am I
  protected from viruses on the Internet.
• If I am viewing a web page in Internet Explorer,
  will it look the same in other browsers such as
  Firefox.
• If I receive an email from sve2_at_pitt.edu it was
  sent to me by my teacher.

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Interesting Statements?

• If I am purchasing something from a well known
  website, it is OK to provide my credit card
  number.