The document discusses the definition and uses of the Internet. It defines the Internet as a worldwide system of computer networks that allows users to access and share information from any other connected computer. Some key uses and services of the Internet mentioned include electronic mail, file transfer protocol, Usenet news, the world wide web, social networking, and online shopping. Potential downsides discussed are internet addiction, cyberbullying, and privacy/security risks.

1.  Definition of Internet
 BASIC SERVICES OF INTERNET
 Uses of Internet

3.  The Internet, sometimes called simply "the Net," is a worldwide system of
computer networks -- a network of networks in which users at any one
computer can, if they have permission, get information from any other
computer (and sometimes talk directly to users at other computers). It was
conceived by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) of the U.S.
government in 1969 and was first known as the ARPANET.

4.  Getting Information Right Away. The internet is
super fast when it comes to finding information
 Learning Resources. The internet is a great
place to learn new things whenever you want.
 Making Life Easier
 Easy Communication
 Socialising

5.  Addiction, time-waster, and causes distractions- An Internet
addictive person can lead to spending his precious time on the
Internet, rather than doing something productive.
 An Internet addictive person can lead to spending his precious
time on the Internet, rather than doing something productive- A
person who uses the Internet very frequently can face abusive
or trolls' people. Another issue cyber bullying is also increasing
rapidly over the years. Sometimes, you can be tracked on the
Internet by hackers or unauthorized persons; they can be
harmful to you by stealing your personal information.

6.  Electronic mail
 FTP
 Telnet
 Usenet news
 The world wide web

7.  It is also know as a short form of email
 It is faster than paper mail
 Images, audio can be sent along with text

8.  The client initiates a conversation with the
server when the user requests to download a
file.
 Using FTP, a client can upload, download,
delete, rename, move and copy files on a
server.

9.  Social Networking: There is no doubt that
social networking sites are the most popular
use of the internet. This is especially true for the
younger generation.
 Online Shopping: Another one of the uses of
the internet is online shopping. People use the
internet to purchase goods and services from e-
commerce websites like Amazon, Flipkart,
Snapdeal, Myntra, and more.

10.  A software application used to access
information on the World Wide Web is called
a Web Browser. When a user requests some
information, the web browser fetches the
data from a web server and then displays the
webpage on the user's screen.