Why is internet called 'inter' net?

Question

Why is internet called 'inter' net?

Answer 1

It got started as connections between local networks, e.g. at universities or research labs. It was a network *between* other networks. "inter" means "between".

Answer 2

Inter- is a Latin prefix meaning "between", among, or "within a group".

Answer 3

same as inter racial

its where web come from

Answer 4

I would say abbreviation for international.

Answer 5

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet