The Internet and Management Information Systems

4. Internet Services

Internet Services

• World Wide Web (WWW):
• A system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the Internet.
• Components include web browsers like Chrome and Firefox, web servers that host and serve web pages, and URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) that locate resources on the web.
• Technologies include HTML (HyperText Markup Language) for structuring web content, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for styling, and JavaScript for adding interactivity.
• Email:

A method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet. Supports attachments and multimedia communication.

            Components include email clients like Outlook and Gmail, and email servers that handle the storage and forwarding of emails.

• File Transfer:
• FTP: Used for uploading and downloading files.
• Cloud Storage: Services like Google Drive and Dropbox for storing and sharing files.
• Instant Messaging and VoIP:
• Instant Messaging: Real-time text communication (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram).
• VoIP (Voice over IP): Voice communication over the Internet (e.g., Skype, Zoom).
• Social Media:

                Enables users to connect, share, and communicate globally. Used for personal interactions, marketing, and professional networking.

• Platforms for social interaction and content sharing (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• E-commerce:
• Buying and selling goods and services online (e.g., Amazon, eBay, Alibaba).
• Streaming Services:
• Delivery of multimedia content over the Internet (e.g., Netflix, YouTube, Spotify).
• Online Gaming:
• Playing video games over the Internet (e.g., Fortnite, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty).