internetu

Internetu is the inflected form used in several Slavic languages to refer to the global network commonly called the Internet. In these languages it appears in cases such as genitive, dative, or locative depending on sentence structure. The concept itself denotes the same global system of networks described in this article.

The Internet is a worldwide network of computer networks that use the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to link devices. It enables communication and access to a broad range of information and services, including electronic mail, file transfer, instant messaging, and the World Wide Web.

Historically, the Internet originated from research networks in the 1960s, with the adoption of the TCP/IP protocols in the 1980s and the World Wide Web's public emergence in the early 1990s, which greatly expanded user access and commerce online.

Structure and operation: The Internet is a network of networks, connected by routers and switching gear. It relies on addressing with IP numbers, the Domain Name System for name resolution, and routing protocols to deliver traffic. The World Wide Web, based on HTTP/HTTPS, is the most widely used service.

Governance and policy: Standards are developed by the IETF, with coordination by IANA and ICANN for domain names and certain protocols. Ongoing issues include privacy, security, censorship, equal access, and the protection of personal data.

Impact and usage: The Internet underpins communication, education, commerce, entertainment, and governance. Access varies by region and income, contributing to the digital divide. Efforts to promote net neutrality, security, and digital literacy continue worldwide.