What Is The World Wide Web?

The World Wide Web is a relatively new network of multimedia-based documents and databases that span the Internet. Unlike older Internet services such as telnet, FTP, and gopher, the Web is extremely easy to use -- simply point-and-click on a highlighted word, phrase or icon to learn more about a subject or to branch off to another location on the Web. You don't need to know how to type in archaic commands or lengthy addresses, or where the computer you are accessing is even located! The Web's friendly graphic interface and use of pictures, sound and even video gives it incredible power as well as making it easy for novices to use.

The Web is rapidly paving the way for the future of the Internet and the "information superhighway". The number of sites on the World Wide Web has nearly quadrupled in the last six months. And the business world is finding that the Web is the most inviting way to jump on the Internet bandwagon. Corporate giants such as IBM, AT&T, Sony and Bank of America have already set up shop on the Web, and more are joining in, alongside thousands of other organizations, research institutions, and individuals.

The World Wide Web adds an important new dimension to the Internet: Commerce. The Web allows companies to advertise in a non-intrusive way which is not only acceptable but also encouraged by the Internet community. It also gives consumers the ability to retrieve detailed information about the products they are interested in. On-line ordering provides instant gratification and efficient delivery of products.

Try some of these sample Web sites! Just click on the highlighted phrases.

White House Home Page

USA CityLink

CDnow! The Internet Music Store

The CIA

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