Question- Discuss the applications of Internet.

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Application of Internet

These are as under-

1. Communication on the Internet : Communication can be online or offline. when some users connect to a single server or an on-line service at the same time, they can communicate in an "online chat". This can be truly "many to many" as in a room full of people talking to each other on peer to peer basis. Alternatively, the users send e-mail to each other. This is off-line communication. It is possible for users to get together electronically with those sharing common interests in "usenet" groups.

2. Useful Data Retrieval : On the internet, a large number of databases exist. These have been put together by commercially run data providers as well as individuals or groups in particular areas. To retrieve such data, user needs to know the address of such internet server. Then, different databases have to be searched and required information compiled. The work involved is similar to a search process in a large library, internet have the latest information available, because all data is transmitted electronically world over.

3. Data publishing : The Internet has made possible data publishing information that needs to be made available to others can either be forwarded to specific addresses, posted in a Usenet site or kept on display in a special site.

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