The words World Wide Web and Internet are often used interchangeably, but in fact..., they are two separate entities that work together. The Web is actually a portion of the information available on the Internet. The Web, unlike some of the other Internet protocols, is intended for users that are very "graphics" intensive.

The Web has literally exploded in popularity in recent years. It seems everyone is anxious to take advantage of the tremendous information resource. In every media, the Web is publicised for its entertainment value.., and daily there are new and exciting Internet applications offered from government agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations, and individuals all over the world.

A distinguishing characteristic of the Web is its Hyperlinks capability. Hyperlinks allow users to "jump" from one Web Document to another, at the touch of a (mouse) button. One can link (junk) from one location (physically) in St. Louis..., to another location (physically) in Tokyo..., to another location in

These "links" can be identified within the context of the Web by a highlighted or color coded word phrase or graphic. (Color coding and link usage will greatly vary) Links can easily be identified by using the mouse pointer. The normal "pointer arrow" will change to "a hand with the pointer finger extended".

It is this simply applied, direct connection from one file or document to another..., that makes the Web so useful and powerful. For the first time in history individuals not only have immediate access to archived data..., but also have the capability to present their own information via the World Wide Web.