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THE INTERNET AND
Chapter 1 The Internet and World Wide Web
WORLD WIDE WEB
Identify a diagram of the Internet and its
reach around the world. You can use the
figure of the Internet on this page. If possible,
display that to the students to visually stimu- lent in meaning. different entities but reliant on each other for global functionality, interactivity and
late discussion on the chapter concepts.
DISCUSS
• Have students discuss the diagram and the
Internet’s ability to link computer users
from distinct locations and from around
the world.
• Ask students to brainstorm a list of
benefits that such computer contact can
bring to society.
REVIEW THE
VOCABULARY
Synonymous: The same or equivalent
in meaning.
WAN: Short for Wide Area Network, a WAN
is a network of computers that covers a large
geographical area. Typically a WAN includes
both publicly and privately owned networks.
8 LEARNING WEB TECHNOLOGIES
8 LEARNING WEB TECHNOLOGIES
The Internet and World Wide Web
Before beginning to learn Dreamweaver CC it is a good idea to take a step back and
really understand how the Internet and the World Wide Web work.
The terms Internet and World Wide Web are used interchangeably today but the
Synonymous “Internet” is not a term synonymous with “World Wide Web.” The two are entirely
The same or equiva-
communications.
The Internet is a series of networks connected to each other by systems similar to
our telephone networks: copper wires, fiber-optic cables, and wireless connections,
as well as billions and millions of computers and connectivity hardware like servers,
computers, routers, and modems make up the Internet. The Internet is the hard-
ware backbone for the World Wide Web.
The World Wide Web, often referred to as WWW or the Web, is the collection
of web resources, webpages and websites, e-mail, and applications that can be
accessed online. The Web is made up of documents and other resources, such as
applications, videos, animations, and audio. These web resources are stored on
servers and accessible via a URL or web address like http://www.youtube.com. The
Web runs on top of the Internet.
Today, the Internet includes millions of servers and connection all over the globe.
The Internet: A Network of Networks
WAN The Internet connects people all over the world through a huge network of com-
puter systems and servers. The U.S. government and university researchers began
Short for Wide Area
Network, a WAN is a the Internet to share information. Since then, it has turned into one of the most
network of comput- exciting inventions in history.
ers that covers a
large geographical As more and more people use the Internet, the demand for user-friendly online
area. Typically a services has also grown and created new business opportunities. Additionally,
WAN includes both electronic mail and instant messaging services have changed the way people meet
publicly and privately
owned networks. and stay in touch with one another. People online can work together on projects in
different locations, sharing information as if they were in the same office.