Internet : Computer Hardware Buyers’ Glossary

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Internet
a global collection of computers connected by phone lines, satellite links and and fibre optics. You can connect your own personal computer to this network using a modem and a dial up phone line. You have to pay a fee for this privilege to an IAP (Internet Access Provider) (Internet Access Provider). From there you can connect to any computer on the net.

You can connect with cable, by DSL (Digital Subscriber Loop) and your phone line, or by satellite.

ADSL vs cable
DSL
IAP
ISP
ISP Vendors
transmission speed
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