How the internet works

by: Angelica Marie Grays

I like that no one really owns the internet; its just a global connection of networks. However, just because nobody owns the Internet, it doesn't mean it is not monitored and maintained in different ways. The Internet Society- a non-profit group established in 1992, oversees the formation of the policies and protocols that define how we use and interact with the Internet. you have to have an IP address and a domain name. Most people have to purchase internet space and it is usually about $10.00 for a year worth of airtime. From there you can build your webpage for whatever usage you want.

I personally have a webpage promoting my ability to perform

Now we know how the Internet works. But how long will it stay this way? The version of IP currently used on the Internet (version 4) only allows 232 addresses. Eventually there won't be any free IP addresses left. Surprised? Don't worry. IP version 6 is being tested right now on a research backbone by a consortium of research institutions and corporations. And after that? Who knows. The Internet has come a long way since it's inception as a Defense Department research project. No one really knows what the Internet will become. One thing is sure, however. The Internet will unite the world like no other mechanism ever has.

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