What is the Internet? We'll look at it from these points of view.

From a social point of view.

Consider the Internet in terms of individuals and groups of users. We'll focus on using the Internet for communication and the virtual communities that have arisen in recent times.

From a practical point of view emphasizing resources.

Consider the Internet as a vast storehouse of information. We'll also stress the fact that the information isn't only "on the shelf", but that there are lots of people to answer questions and give support.

From a technical point of view.

Here's where we give an introduction to some of the technical details and issues. We'll look at the Internet as a network of networks, explain how the networks can communicate, and cover some details about connecting to the Internet.