ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Inet

Inet (short for Internet) is a big connection of computers all over the world that can communicate with each other. It's like a giant playground where everyone can play with each other, no matter where they are.

Just like how you can send a message to your friend on your phone, computers on the Internet can send messages to each other too. But instead of using a phone, they use special codes called IP addresses to find each other.

Think of IP addresses like phone numbers for computers. Every computer connected to the Internet has its own unique IP address that helps other computers locate it.

When you type a website into a search engine like Google, your computer sends a message to the website's IP address asking for the information it needs to show you the website. This information is sent back, and your computer uses it to put together the website you see on your screen.

Inet makes it possible for people from all over the world to connect and share information with each other. It's like a big global community that's always evolving and growing, just like you are!