The Basics of the Internet

The definition of the Internet: A collection of computers connected to form a global networked environment. (a public network)

After this week's lecture on the introduction of the Internet, I realized that I'm actually one of those who uses the Internet without any background of how the Internet works. I found a video on youtube that actually explains what the Internet is in animation and it can be easily understood even by children...

In summary, this video highlighted a few points:-

1) How the Internet came about (Decentralized Military Command)

2) The Internet's expansion (more than 1 billion users today!)

3) How does the Internet connection happen? (router, ISP)

4) The necessity of installing anti-virus

5) The necessity of deleting information to avoid spammers

6) The Internet can be place for identity theft to happen

The Future Internet Service of Web 3.0 is what many are looking forward to. I think that it is really fantastic in which the services of the Internet would be ubiquitous! The video below would elaborate further...

The future Internet will consist of more and more machineries that would connect to the Internet. This will help to connect everybody to the Internet as long as they have an electronic device in their possession. In order for this to happen, we must imagine that the Internet as a service that is available 24/7. It will bring an increase in the efficiency of businesses and a better economy.

I have learnt that the Internet is part of our fast-paced society and it will ultimately become part of everyone's life because all services will be on in the Internet to increase efficiency in its services. Most businesses will be online and Web 3.0 will be providing Internet users a better quality service as long as we have an electronic device in our possession. Therefore, it is necessary that we keep up with the cyber world so that we are prepared to anticipate what new technologies can do for us.