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!

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