What are the uses of the internet?

Did you know that your computer can be connected to another computer in Africa or America? This is possible because of a giant network called the internet that connects computers through phone lines, cable and satellite links. If you take an internet connection, your computer becomes a part of this network.  An internet connection will allow you to communicate with other users all over the world through electronic mail or email. You can also get access the World Wide Web, which is a vast store of information. You can download this information on to your own computer, copy it and print it. The World Wide Web has many sites that give you news and entertainment too.  So, we can say that the three main uses of the internet are communication, research and ‘publishing’ on the World Wide Web. The Web allows for the display of still images, moving video, audio and text in any combination. The fact is that once you start using the internet, you will find that ‘browsing’ or ‘surfing’ the internet is a very good way to learn a lot… and have a lot of fun as well, for you can play many exciting games on the internet