Internet is a system that interconnects the different computer
systems across the world. It uses the Internet protocol suite to link devices
located in different corners of the world.
The Internet system carries an extensive range of information
resources and services including World Wide Web (WWW), telephony, electronic
mail, etc. It uses standard internet protocols, such as TCP/IP and HTTP, etc.
An internal web comprises of all Hypertext Transfer Protocol
(HTTP) nodes on a private network; for example, an organization’s LAN or WAN.
Let us now discuss the features of Internet. The features are
described below −
An Internet is a global service and accessible to all. Today,
people located in a remote part of an island or interior of Africa can also use
Internet.
The software, which is used to access the Internet (web browser),
is designed very simple; therefore, it can be easily learned and used. It is
easy to develop.
Internet service has a high degree of interaction with other
media. For example, News and other magazine, publishing houses have extended
their business with the help of Internet services.
The development and maintenance cost of Internet service are
comparatively low.
This facilitates the sharing of IT technology by multiple users in
organizations and even facilitates other trading partners to use.
Communication through Internet is flexible enough. It facilitates
communication through text, voice, and video too. These services can be availed
at both organizational and individual levels.
Last but not the least, Internet facility has to a certain extent
helped the security system both at the individual and national level with
components such as CCTV camera, etc.
Internet Software comprises of all the tools needed for networking
through computer. Following are a few important components of the Internet
Software −
Internet applications are server-based applications. Following are
a few Internet Applications −