Internet

WWWhat's it all about? What's the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
 

As far as you are concerned, there is no difference. You can use the terms interchangeably. The World Wide Web (often abbreviated to "the web") is how most people experience the internet. Technically, there is a difference. But in daily practice this difference is inconsequential. Consider the following statements:

 

1.     I'm surfing the net.

2.     I found a really cool web site.

3.     I've got to check my email.

4.     I'll meet you in a chat room.

5.     I'm shopping online.

6.     I'm going to download some information on restaurants in Amsterdam.

 

You can do all of these things from the comfort of your browser. In the next few paragraphs I will describe what's going on in each case. Later, I'll help you learn how to go do these things and more.

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