Distinguish Clearly Between Internet and Web
π The Internet
The Internet is the underlying global infrastructure β a worldwide network of interconnected
computers and servers that communicate using standardized protocols.
It serves as the foundation that enables online services, including the Web.
Key Characteristics:
- Physical Network: Cables, fiber optics, wireless connections, routers, and servers
- Communication Protocols: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
- Foundation Layer: Provides the basic infrastructure for global connectivity
- Origin: Started in the late 1960s as ARPANET, expanded during the 1970sβ1980s
- Scope: Connects billions of devices worldwide
- Enables services like email, VoIP, file sharing, and the Web
πΈοΈ The Web (World Wide Web)
The World Wide Web (WWW or simply the Web) is one of the services that runs on top
of the Internet. It is a system of interlinked documents and resources,
accessible via web browsers through hyperlinks.
Key Characteristics:
- Document System: Web pages, websites, and interactive applications
- Access Method: Web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)
- Core Technologies: HTML, HTTP/HTTPS, and URLs
- Purpose: Sharing, linking, and accessing information globally
- Invention: Created between 1989β1991 by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN