What are the difference among Web, Network & Internet?
Here's a breakdown of the differences between web, network, and internet:
Web (World Wide Web)
- A system of interlinked hypertext documents (websites, web pages, etc.) accessed via the internet
- Uses HTTP/HTTPS protocol and HTML markup language
- A subset of the internet, focused on information sharing and presentation
- Includes web applications, web services, and web browsers (like Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
Network
- A collection of interconnected devices (computers, servers, printers, etc.) that share resources and data
- Can be local (LAN), wide-area (WAN), or wireless (WLAN)
- Enables communication and data transfer between devices
- Can be private (intranet) or public (internet)
Internet
- A global system of interconnected computers and servers
- Enables data to be transmitted and received through various protocols (TCP/IP, FTP, etc.)
- A infrastructure for online communication and information sharing
- Includes the "deep web" (non-indexed content) and the "dark web" (private, encrypted networks)
In short:
- Internet: the underlying infrastructure for online communication
- Network: a collection of interconnected devices
- Web: a system of interlinked documents and applications accessed via the internet
Think of it like a highway system:
- Internet: the roads and infrastructure
- Network: the cars and vehicles that use the roads
- Web: the destinations, signs, and information you access while driving on the roads!