The Cumulative Effect

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At this point, you can see that the Internet is just a network of computer networks. Because the Internet is a network comprised of other folks' networks, it is owned by no single entity. Each piece of the Internet is owned by whoever put the cables, wires, and computers together in that particular location.

Hypermedia and hypertext are the heart of the Web, which is really a concept of presenting information for human use. Hypertext and hypermedia allow users to see what information interests them in the order that they want to see it. The Web�s function is to provide Internet users with an easy to use and exciting interface to the information stored on Internet computers. In addition to presenting Internet information in a more palatable format, the Web uses the Internet as its backbone, providing the seamless integration of individual Web documents scattered around the globe.

Christian Plazas, a networking professional based in Columbus, GA, specializes in Internet communications.