Internet ( slaidid )
(OSI) are a staple of most networking textbooks.
The idea is that a network will work on many
different levels, or "layers" each of which will
perform a supporting function for the next layer.
OSI Model
Internet packets, or Internet
datagrams
An Internet protocol packet, or datagram, is a
morcel of information that is sent out on the net.
For example if you send an email to someone,
then your computer will break that email message
down into small peices and "encapsulate" them
into packets with some destination address. This
encapsulation means that your message, or more
likely a small part of your message, will be put
inside of an Internet packet.
IPV4 datagram
Governance
The Internet is a globally distributed network
comprising many voluntarily interconnected
autonomous networks. It operates without a
central governing body. However, to maintain