I N T E R N E T L I T E R A C Y
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After completing this chapter of the textbook, you will be able to:
Define the Internet, describe how large it is, and find out how fast it is growing. List and define the seven basic Internet services of e-mail, listserv, newsgroups, chat, videoconferencing, FTP, and the World Wide Web. Explain what is meant by client-server computing. Understand the Internet naming system of domains and subdomains. Provide a brief history of the Internet, explaining how it grew from its humble origins into the worldwide network that we enjoy today. Internet Resources to Explore:
Who is Using the Internet?
Georgia Tech University's
Graphics, Visualization, & Usability Center's
World Wide Web User Surveys
How Fast is the Internet Growing?
CommerceNet provides information on the current state of the Internet.
World Wide Web
Domains and Subdomains
The Generic Top Level Domain Memorandum of Understanding
Network Wizards
Brief History of the Internet
Hobbes' Internet Timeline Short History of the Internet by Bruce Sterling
Summary of this Chapter Table of Contents
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