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What does it mean?
The Internet is described as a noisy network of computers.
In plain terms
The Internet is computers making noise to share data.
What can you take from it?
Internet connectivity relies on modems.

Where it applies

  • tech support
  • early internet

Putting it to work

  • understand modems

Questions to consider

  • How has internet changed?
  • What defines the internet?

Another view

The description is outdated and simplistic.

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