BU415 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Web 2.0, Open Standard, Web Service
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The internet (cid:272)olle(cid:272)tio(cid:374) of (cid:374)et(cid:449)orked (cid:272)o(cid:373)puters that (cid:272)a(cid:374) (cid:862)talk to o(cid:374)e a(cid:374)other(cid:863: an infrastructure upon which services are delivered. Internet channels are becoming wireless (radio signals, satellites and cell technology) that allow scalability and variety of various devices. Internet nodes carry an extensive range of information resources and services. Internet infrastructure where many services are made available: web service available on the internet. Distributed ownership: no single entity owns the internet, regulates its use other otherwise controls it, main strength of the internet, limits regulation, fosters experimentation, ensures widespread access leading to significant growth. Internet is a continuation of expansion a digital network consisting of smaller digital networks: digital networks encompass a collection of digital devices, called nodes. In order to communicate, network nodes need to follow an agreed-upon set of rules the internet follows the tcp/ip protocol: protocol agreed-upon set of rules or conventions governing communication among the elements of a network.
