Hyderabad: Some interesting facts on how the internet started and evolved. History of the Internet:-
How does the Internet work?
To understand the Internet, it helps to look at it as a system with two main components (Hardware and Protocols)
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October 29 is celebrated as International Internet Day
On October 29th, the most important invention in human history is celebrated. While the internet may not have been possible without a million other monumental inventions that came before it, it’s hard to find any other invention that has had such a monumental impact on mankind. That’s why, since October 29, 2005, we’ve been celebrating the anniversary of the first internet transmission. It is a chance to celebrate the people who helped build the internet, while also giving us a moment to reflect on all the ways that it has changed our lives forever.
October 29 is celebrated as International Internet Day
The first of those components is hardware. That includes everything from the cables that carry terabits of information every second to the computer sitting in front of you. Other types of hardware that support the Internet includerouters, servers, cell phone towers, satellites, radios, smartphones,and other devices. All these devices together create a network of networks.
The Protocols -Protocols are sets of rules that machines follow to complete tasks. Without a common set of protocols that all machines connected to the Internet must follow, communication between devices couldn't happen. The various machines would be unable to understand one another or even send information in a meaningful way. The protocols provide both the method and a common language for machines to use to transmit data.
Indian Government is taking many steps to provide internet connectivity to the Indian villages. To know the details, Click on the video below:-
Internet @indian Villages
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Last Updated : Feb 16, 2021, 7:31 PM IST