The Internet is coined for ‘Inter-network’ i.e. a vast computer communication network that allows computers to connect together and share information. In short, it implies the information sharing, financial transaction, real time communication, the online community and cyber culture that can be accessed on the Web via this internetworking of these computers.

Characteristics of the internet

• the Internet is free to access to anyone, anytime
• the Internet is interactive which contain any kind of information available on the Web.
• the Internet is a multimedia venue which include multi-format i.e. text, sound and video clips as well as new languages and communication methods are invented through the Internet.
• the Internet allows hypertexts which can be accessed via website for further information by clicking on a hyperlink in an article.
• the Internet is a global network, to which everyone is permitted to connect anywhere, anytime.
• the Internet makes people have different experiences and learns the lifestyles, values and problem solving abilities in a virtual space