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The [[Internet]] is the largest network of interconnected [[computing device]]s that use the [[Internet protocol suite]], [[TCP]]/[[IP]], to link the ''devices'' globally. | The [[Internet]] is the largest network of interconnected [[computing device]]s that use the [[Internet protocol suite]], [[TCP]]/[[IP]], to link the ''devices'' globally. | ||
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According to the [[Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition)]], | According to the [[Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition)]], | ||
:[[Internet]]. A global system of interconnected computers that serve billions of users worldwide; provides a vast range of information resources and services; enables billions of businesses and individuals globally to communicate instantly with each other by email, tweets, etc. | :[[Internet]]. A global system of interconnected computers that serve billions of users worldwide; provides a vast range of information resources and services; enables billions of businesses and individuals globally to communicate instantly with each other by email, tweets, etc. | ||
Latest revision as of 06:31, 12 October 2020
The Internet is the largest network of interconnected computing devices that use the Internet protocol suite, TCP/IP, to link the devices globally.
Definitions
According to the Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition),
- Internet. A global system of interconnected computers that serve billions of users worldwide; provides a vast range of information resources and services; enables billions of businesses and individuals globally to communicate instantly with each other by email, tweets, etc.
Services
The Internet allows for a variety of services such as:
- Access to the World Wide Web (WWW), which is a vast number of inter-linked hypertext documents and applications.
- Delivery of emails.
- Support for VoIP telephony.
- Support for file sharing.
