Internet basic information

INTERNET & E-MAIL
Internet
The Internet is a collection of computer networks that connects millions of computers around the world.  Internet is a Global Network, Which provides users the access to the information available through out the world.
Web Page

A Web page is a document on the Web. Web pages can include text, pictures, sound and video.  The World Wide Web is also called the Web, WWW or W3.

Web Site
A Web site is a collection of Web pages maintained by a college, university, government agency, company or individual.
Popular Web Sites
Some Web sites are popular and can get very busy.  You may find that it takes longer to view the information on a busy Web site.  If it is taking a long time to view a Web site, try connecting again later.
Some informative Web sites URLs (Uniform Resource Locator) are listed here;

• www.yahoo.com         www.Google.com       www.Punjab.gov.pk
• www.domainxcess.com          www.pvtc.gop.pk

What you need before you first visit the Internet!
1. Computer with Internet connection.
2. Internet account with a connection provider.
3. Internet browser software.
4. Email software.
5. Other supported software.
6. Optional: stereo speakers, microphone, and webcam.
Internet Service Provider
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that gives you accesses to the Internet for a fee. You can visit there websites by typing the given home page addresses in URL of internet explorer or if you are using Netscape then type addresses in Location bar
Here is the List for some local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) available in Lahore
ISP’s                    Home Page
1. Comsats                  http://www.comsats.net.pk
2. Brain                       http://www.Brain.net.pk
3. Nexlinx                   http://www.nexlinx.net.pk
4. WOL                       http://www.wol.net.pk
5. Worldcall                http://www.magic.net.pk
6. Cyber Net               http://www.cyber.net.pk
7. PTCL                      http://www.ptcl.com.pk
8. Wateen                    http://www.wateen.net
Some internet sites have different extensions, given below are the extensions which are being used for different sites.
ORGANIZATION                            COUNTRY
COM         commercial                        pk        Pakistan
EDU          education                          ca         Canada
GOV         government                       it          Italy
MIL           military                              JP        Japan
NET          network                             au        Australia
ORG         organization                      uk        United Kingdom