what physical bits comprise the internet ?

[sparkymick]

where does any application reaside
i have seen on tv rooms full of computer racks and am led to believe that there are not many of these - now many - where
when does my broadband get mixed up with the rest of the town
????????????

[squarebear]

1 - on a computer
2 - again, this makes no sense.
3 - What do you mean?

[Postdog]

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[Mosaic]

http://computer.howst...t/basics/internet.htm
I will issue a written test tomorrow, pass mark will be 80% and Sparky if you fail it you will gain a severe demerit.

[Prudie]

My broadband is all around me in the air, comes from the sky doesn't it?

[Mosaic]

In actual fact it is magic, and if you stop believing in it it will stop working.
But that does not mean tomorrow's test is off.

[boxtops]

Kind of duplicate post http://www.theanswerb.../Question1005110.html

[ann_h]

Perhaps a blonde housewife answer will do -
the internet = phone a friend, it's not a thing it's a method.

your computer will connect via wonderwebs (cable or satellite) to other computers
all holding different info's.

So yahoo will have some big puters ("servers") holding the data files of customers and running their own messaging programmes etc.

Web hosting service companies keep the web pages on their computers and charge rent,like a lockup at storagesRus,
They allow search engines like google to access them by keyword search

File sharing like Bit torrent / limewire/ emule is where your pc is allowed to access directly certain files off another individual's computer.

Google themselves have an estimated 200,000 to 400,000 servers - the number and location is not made public for security reasons.
However, The Internet is actually just a way of describing the way information can be shared using virtual/electronic means - so there's no real definition of "where" it is, and how many computers it comprises.
Just like all the postal services and couriers delivering actual letters/your shopping between potentially any home, business, or postbox across the globe.

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[DTCwordfan]

If I subscribe to Virgin, will Richard Branson send me a dozen virgins in heaven when I blow up the nearest broadband /telephone line to sparkymick?

[sara3]

anyone fancy a drink?

[DTCwordfan]

what are you on, sara? Just about to open a bottle du vin rouge here.

[sara3]

Rioja :o)

[Answerprancer]

Here is your answer Sparky:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYbyj9I1u6U

[DTCwordfan]

a domaine du bosquet here - not bad for what it cost (under £7)