Yesterday we briefly outlined TCP/IP. Today, let’s delve a little deeper into its meaning.

As we learned, TCP/IP is the language that facilitates communication between computers. TCP/IP is a set of protocols that connect computers on the Internet. By protocols, I’m referring to a collection of policies, procedures and practices. In other words, when referring to the Information Superhighway, think of TCP/IP as the rules of the road.

When you email, surf the web or transfer files, you’re using TCP/IP. As the most popular protocol, whenever you buy a computer TCP/IP is at your disposal. You don’t need to do anything to get it. In addition, it doesn’t matter which computer you buy. TCP/IPdoesn’t care if you buy a Dell or HP, it’s compatible with all types of computers.

So, rest assured that just as you abide by the rules of your interstate, there are rules in our interconnected world. And just as there are those who choose to disregard the rules on the road, there are those who seek to avoid those rules on the Internet. Tomorrow, we’ll see what happens when hitchhikers takes to the roads.