The Internet (also known simply as the Net) can be briefly understood as "a network of networks". Specifically, it is the worldwide, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer networks that transmit data by packet switching using the standard Internet Protocol (IP). It consists of millions of smaller domestic, academic, business, and governmental networks, which together carry various information and services, such as electronic mail, online chat, file transfer, and the interlinked Web pages and other documents of the World Wide Web.
Contrary to some common usage, the Internet and the World Wide Web are not synonymous: the Internet is a collection of interconnected computer networks, linked by copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections etc.; the Web is a collection of interconnected documents, linked by hyperlinks and URLs. The World Wide Web is accessible via the Internet, along with many other services including e-mail, file sharing and others described below.

CenterSpan Internet Tutorial - Information about the Internet including the history of the Internet. Features an Internet quiz.
ClassZone - Web Research Guide - Quizzes that cover Internet basics and a guide on doing research on the web.
How to Bookmark a Page - Bookmarking web pages using either Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.
Internet Basics Bee - Lessons on surfing the Internet. Includes terms, techniques, and troubleshooting.
Internet Island - How to navigate the Internet, tools to understand browsers, and instructions on changing your home page.
Learn the Net - Tutorials on surfing the Internet, e-mail, finding information, and online safety.
Meta Description: [ Learn the Net, a guide to the Internet and World Wide Web dedicated to helping you master this amazing medium ]
Lollipop Cards - Selection of animated email greeting cards.
Meta Description: [ Unique, animated email cards from Lollipop Cards! ]
Looney Tunes Teach The Internet - Learn Internet basics and get inside tips from your favorite Looney Tunes characters.
Quest Internet 101 - Covers web basics, search engines, newsgroups, email, and netiquette.
RobertNiles.com - Finding Data on the Internet - A list of websites to help find reference information online.
Meta Description: [ The long-time, award-winning site for finding reference information online ]
SOFWeb - Using the Internet - A tutorial of the Internet. Lessons include getting connected, exploring the Web, e-mail, chat, downloading files, researching, and netiquette.
Meta Description: [ SOFWeb is the Victorian Department of Education's intelligent signpost to the Internet and learning technologies for students, teachers, school leaders, school administrators, parents and the school community. ]
The HelpWeb - A guide to getting started on the Internet. Includes sections on each portion of Internet use, including e-mail and FTP.
The Pandia Goalgetter - Search engine tutorial covering Boolean operators, directories, metasearch engines, error codes, and menu based searches.
Meta Description: [ The Goalgetter search engine tutorial, our short and easy guide to Web searching, will tell you how to search the Internet more efficiently. ]
ThinkQuest - An annual international website competition for students 9-19 years old.
Webmonkey Guides - Covers Internet basics and offers resources on how to utilize the Web.
WebWizard Internet Guide - Information about the Internet including its history, email, browsers, and searching.
Welcome to the Web - Learn about the Internet, guestbooks, Web browsers, searching, and researching.
Meta Description: [ A highly praised set of on-line resources which teach children about different aspects of the Internet ]
Widener University: Evaluate Web Pages - How to evaluate different types of web pages. Includes questions and criteria lists. Lists 5 main criteria to use for all web pages.
Winners on Wheels - Internet 101 - An introduction to the Internet and how to get started on the Web.
WWW CyberGuide Ratings for Content Evaluation - A form that can be printed and used to evaluate websites.
Yahooligans! Glossary - Offers a glossary of Internet terms.
Yenza: Learn to Use the Internet - Shows how to use the Internet for research. Explains the difference between search engines and directories and outlines search strategies.
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