The Internet
The Internet itself is a collection of millions of small networks all linked to together to share data. The internet doesn't just have web pages and things though there is instant messaging, email, chat rooms.
It can be used for:
The Internet is accessible to ANYONE
It can be used for:
- Information
- Communication
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Community / Forums
- Services - On line banking,job searching etc.
The Internet is accessible to ANYONE
The Intranet
The Intranet is an internal network that can only be accessed by people logged onto that network which requires a valid username and password for that network. One if its uses is making it easier for users to share data.
The Differences
- The Internet is a network of networks/Intranet doesn't have to be a network of networks.
- Internet is Global
- Intranet is within an organisation
- Internet is public
- Intranet is private
- Intranets tend to be policed/managed
- Data on the internet may not be reliable
- Data on the intranet is reliable
- Internet has much more data than any intranet
3 Advantages of the Internet:
- Huge amounts of data can be accessed almost anywhere
- Improved communication
- Can help people with disability's become more independent
3 Disadvantages of the Internet
- Cyber crime is common and people have had their personal information stolen
- More hacking and viruses
- Misinformation, fake websites and or fake information
3 Advantages of the Intranet
- Can be used to block unwanted data
- Much more secure internal mail system
- Only relivant information to the organisation can be accessed