How does the Internet work?

How does the Internet work? Why do I need an ISP to get on the Internet? Isn't the Internet free? It is connecting one computer to another. So how does it work and why do I need an ISP -- for example, Comcast?

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asked Nov 09 '12 at 14:55

Gamer1095
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edited Nov 09 '12 at 18:37

Fogarty ♦♦
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Unless you can afford all the gear necessary, you need an internet service provider. Here is an article that does a pretty good job explaining the basics.

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/internet.htm

answered Nov 09 '12 at 15:05

kanemonster
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Thanks man.

(Nov 09 '12 at 15:09) Gamer1095

0	That does well as for explanations to I've also found this as well a video in general without going into too much details on how it works as well. http://warriorsofthe.net/ Just the rudamentory of things. answered Nov 09 '12 at 16:24 Compucore 2.4k●11●19●25

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