Comments on: How do you explain Internet to a layman?

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:42:59 +0000

I really think the best way is to sit him down, open a browser and let him figure out. And after leaving him for 1-2 hours, allow him to ask you questions. Don't make him ask you questions right away because many people will ask a question and then figure the answer themselves within 1 min.
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By: Andrew S

Andrew S — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:15:59 +0000

It would depend on the level of detail needed. I would start with datagrams and routing methodologies since those are pretty fundamental, then up to at least the transport layer. Most of the time I'd probably extend that showing how it relates to the different application layer services but equally I can envisage people being more interested in the physical and data link side of things. Astronomy and space?
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By: Prince

Prince — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:58:59 +0000

In my opinion explaining the Internet is simple as long as the layman is familiar with what a computer is. The Internet is basically an ‘x’ number of computers that are connected together. These computers host a variety of information in the form of ‘websites’. These websites can be static or interactable. Because the Internet is basically a collection of computers that are hooked together, people can interact with each other using the Internet as a medium. That should be a good start.

PS: Forgot about telling them how you can shop, send gifts etc
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By: Pete Mcgeape

Pete Mcgeape — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:33:59 +0000

the basics, how to use it, ISP (internet service providers) the things you need to know in order to use it. Most people catch on pretty well to it.
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By: DJ Ernie

DJ Ernie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:54:59 +0000

Don't wake him up.
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