the internet and multimedia
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Chapter 2. The Internet and Multimedia. How the Internet Developed. The Internet developed from a research project started by the U.S. Defense Department in 1958. Three inventions that spread the use of the Internet were: The personal computer (early 1980s) The World Wide Web (1989) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Internet and Multimedia
Chapter 2
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How the Internet Developed The Internet developed from a
research project started by the U.S. Defense Department in 1958.
Three inventions that spread the use of the Internet were:
The personal computer (early 1980s)The World Wide Web (1989)The browser (1991)
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Connecting to the Internet In order to connect to the Internet you
must have:A modem: allows your computer to send and receive signals though telephone linesAn Internet service provider (ISP): required for all home connectionsBrowser software: might need plug-in programs to retrieve some types of media applications
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Navigating the Web In order to work with multimedia on
the Internet, you must understand:The browser screen and its standard elementsURL addresses and the information they contain
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Standard Browser ElementsAdditional links Navigation buttons Menu bar Web address or URL
Sidebar Main display area Hyperlinks
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URL Elements
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Searching the WebUse search engines to find the right Web page:
Create search queries that include keywords.
Use Boolean search strategies to narrow your search.
Use the right search engine to conduct faster, more efficient searches.
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Communicating on the Internet There are several ways to communicate on
the Internet: E-mail: Sent to a specific e-mail address. Can have attachments.File transfer protocol (FTP): Often used to transfer large files from one computer to another.Chat rooms: “Virtual” rooms where you can exchange typed messages with others who are in the room.Instant messaging: Allows you to communicate in real time with one person.