Web Search 101 - Learn to Search the Web: Lesson 1: Introduction to the Internet and the Web

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Web Search 101 - Learn to Search the Web Lesson 1: Introduction to the Internet and the Web From Wendy Boswell, your Guide to Web Search Welcome to Lesson 1 of WebSearch 101! Today we will take an introductory look at the Internet and the Web, two completely different and interlinked things. Although most of us might use the Internet on a daily basis, do we really know what it is? What is its history? Are the Internet and the World Wide Web the same thing? How do computers hook up to the Internet? Are there any rules and regs for the Net? These questions answered and more. Join the conversation, ask questions, or just chat about the Web: About Web Search on Facebook. What is the Internet? A Short History of the Internet What is the Internet, anyway? Webster's defines the Internet as "an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world." To understand the Internet, it's a good idea to look at its history. The World Wide Web and the Internet - Not The Same Thing The Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) are terms that to most people mean about the same thing. While they are related, their definitions are different. Is There Anyone In Charge of the Internet? With the Internet experiencing such rapid growth and change, how does everything on the Internet keep working as well as it does? Is there anyone in charge of the Internet? How Do Computers Talk To Each Other On the Internet? How do computers talk to each other on the Internet? By using tiny little gophers that prance along the phone lines, scampering from house to house all over the world, very, very fast? Well, maybe not. The Impact of the World Wide Web On Society The Web, officially launched as an offshoot of the Internet in 1989, has not been around that long. However, it's become a huge part of many people's lives; enabling them to communicate, work, and play in a global context. What Does It Mean to Search the Web? The Web can be overwhelming. There are so many resources available, that it's hard to know where to look first! There are three basic types of search tools that most people use to find what they are looking for - learn what they are. How Did The Web Get Started? Learn more about how the Web first got started and early history of the World Wide Web. What is Web Search? We all get on the Web to find something, but what does this mean? What does the term Web search really consist of? There's quite a few ways to answer this, but it all boils down to this simple definition: a search for information on the World Wide Web. This email is written by: Wendy Boswell Web Search Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Web Search 101 - Learn to Search the Web' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement