Introduction
To begin with, one needs to possess some basic knowledge about the Internet which is an unending ocean of information that has gained a lot of popularity over the years. The Internet is just a worldwide system of computers that can exchange information between various users. It is not the end of the world if a person does not understand the working and the uses of the Internet at once as the Internet is a perfect illustration of ‘Practice makes a man perfect’.

The working of the Internet
The Internet is accessible by computers that have exceptional IP addresses. No two computers share the same IP address. The IP address comprises of four numerals that are separated by dots or simply put full stops. The IP address is the same as a person’s postal address. Human users have also been facilitated by the introduction of domain names. Domain names are the alphabetical manifestation of the numerical IP address by a DNS (Domain Name Server).

Transfer of information
The information is transformed into minute packets and is transmitted from computer to another. This function is performed by a machine called stack. The Internet also offers facilities such as E-mail packets, web browsers and also news readers. There is no other feeling that gives immense satisfaction than a prolonged and lively chat with a close friend or a beloved. For the appeasement of this requirement, the Internet also offers amenities such as IRC programs. All these software use numerous methods to encode and decipher the information passed bet