INTERNET SOFTWARE

To connect to the Internet, a computer requires mainly three different kinds of software:
1. TCP/IP: TCP/IP, or Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol, is the basic
communication protocol of the Internet. It allows programs on user’s computer to communicate
properly over the internet. Usually, when you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your
computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program. Similarly, every other computer that
you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP.
2. Dialer Software: This software is provided by the ISP to instruct the modem to dial the
phone number, and identify the user’s machine to the access provider’s system for access to the
network.
3. Browser: To use the Internet, a web browser is essential. This program allows the user to
view the information available on the world wide web.