1. The Internet and Multimedia
Chapter 2
The Internet and Multimedia

2. 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)

3. 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 lines
An Internet service provider (ISP): required for all home connections
Browser software: might need plug-in programs to retrieve some types of media applications

4. Navigating the Web
In order to work with multimedia on the Internet, you must understand:
The browser screen and its standard elements
URL addresses and the information they contain

5. Standard Browser Elements
Additional links
Navigation buttons
Menu bar
Web address or URL
Sidebar
Main display area
Hyperlinks

6. URL Elements

7. Searching the Web Use 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.

8. Communicating on the Internet
There are several ways to communicate on the Internet:
Sent to a specific 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.