Internet
Internet: The single, interconnected, worldwide system of commercial, governmental, educational, and other computer networks that share (a) the protocol suite…
Definition
The single, interconnected, worldwide system of commercial, governmental, educational, and other computer networks that share (a) the protocol suite specified by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and (b) the name and address spaces managed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The single, interconnected, worldwide system of commercial, governmental, educational, and other computer networks that share (i) the protocol suite specified by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and (ii) the name and address spaces managed by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
- Definition 3
Global, public network that permits computers and other devices to be interconnected. Election offices may have desktop, laptops, tables and other computers connected to the Internet so that information can be uploaded and downloaded and applications like email can be run. Once a device is connected to the Internet it is potentially accessible by anyone, from anywhere. Internet access carries with it certain security risks.
- Definition 4
The Internet is the single, interconnected, worldwide system of commercial, governmental, educational, and other computer networks that share