Unit II – Chapter 6: Internet
1. Origins and Nature
Started as a network of computers, now a global communication tool.
Connects through servers, routers, and data sharing.
2. Features
Email – instant, replaces letters, legally valid.
Websites – business, educational, informational, social.
Blogs – personal/public expression.
Social networking – Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Open source movement – collaborative development.
3. Impact
Democratized communication – anyone can publish.
Merged personal, social, and business communication.
Challenged traditional media with speed, reach, interactivity.