What is the Internet?

The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and devices that use standardized communication protocols to exchange data and information. It is a decentralized system, which means that no one owns or controls it. Instead, it is made up of a vast number of independent networks that are connected to each other using routers and switches.

The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and conduct business. It enables us to connect with people and organizations around the world, access a wealth of knowledge and resources, and conduct transactions and transactions securely and efficiently.

The origins of the Internet date back to the 1960s, when the U.S. Department of Defense created a research network called the ARPANET. The first message was sent over the ARPANET in 1969, and over the next few decades, the network grew and evolved into what we now know as the Internet.