Is the internet central to the concept of connectivity?

Answer 1

In the book entitled Computing Essentials by O'Leary (2008), the definition of connectivity is, "Capability of the microcomputer to use information from the world beyond one's desk. Data and information can be sent over telephone or cable lines and through the air so that computers can talk to each other and share information. " That being said these networks can be LANs, or local area networks and a networks gateway allows one LAN to be linked to other LANs. The internet is one of many computer networks, but since it is a very large network it is of extreme importance to users. (O'Leary 2008) "Central to the concept of connectivity is the network... The largest network in the world is the Internet" (p16).

Reference: O'Leary, T.J., O'Leary, L.I. (2008) Computing Essentials Introductory Edition Ashford University. Boston: McGraw Hill