Internet/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Internet.

A "network of networks" best known as the means of connecting academic and research computers, doing business online. The internet is the transport mechanism for documents and resources delivered via the World Wide Web (HTTP). The internet is also increasing as a transport mechanism for telephone and video services, and continuing to evolve new networking technologies.

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