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T he Internet, a giant network, is used to connect comput- ers from all over the world. Through this large network, a computer can send or receive information to any other com- puter. The Internet connects computers all over the globe with each other to ease the information-transfer process. A Giant Network ISP controls the Internet

An Internet service provider (ISP) or Internet access provider (IAP) allows us to access the Internet. An ISP is a company that connects us to the Internet using a modem , DSL (digital subscriber line), dial-up, or other means. ISP provides Internet email accounts to us so that we can communicate, sending or receiving information to relatives and friends in different parts of the world. Today, a number of ISPs have developed. ISPs have servers that assist them in controlling the Internet.

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