The Internet is not the World Wide Web
I would have thought that using a resource every single day of one's life made one aware of what it was called, but it seems that is not the case. So, once and for all, here's a clarification --
The Internet is not the same thing as the World Wide Web.
The Internet (the Net) is a network of multiple computer networks. It's hardware. It consists of computers, mobile devices, server farms, modems, routers, switches and cables. Your laptop is "on the Internet".
Some of these networks are specific to an organisation (businesses, military, government, universities) and locked away from outsiders. They use IP (Internet Protocol) to transmit information within the network. Such networks may host multiple private websites and file and email servers. Such a network is called an intranet.
Some of these networks are specific to an organisation (businesses, military, government, universities) and locked away from outsiders. They use IP (Internet Protocol) to transmit information within the network. Such networks may host multiple private websites and file and email servers. Such a network is called an intranet.
The World Wide Web (the Web) is a system of hyperlinked files hosted on various computers and accessible via the hardware of the Net. Google, Amazon, and Facebook are "on the Web".
Businesses may also create semi-private networks in addition to their intranet, for access by clients and partners. Such web sites may be known as the organisation's extranet.
Businesses may also create semi-private networks in addition to their intranet, for access by clients and partners. Such web sites may be known as the organisation's extranet.
Some services that use the Internet are not part of the Web. IP telephony transmits information on the same cables but is not part of the Web.
Thank you.
