WHAT IS THE DIFFRENCES BETWEEN THE INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB?

     To answer this question, let's look at each element. And since the internet seems to be the more easily understand component, let's start there.

Simply, the Internet is a network of networks — and there are all kinds of networks in all kinds of sizes. You may have a computer for your work, at your school or even one at your house. These networks are often connected to each other in different configurations, which is how you get groupings such as local area network and regional networks. Your cell phone is also on a network that is considered part of the Internet, as are many of your other electronic devices. And all these separate networks — added together — are what constitute the Internet. Even satellites are connected to the Internet.

The World Wide Web, on the other hand, is the system we use to access the Internet. The Web isn't the only system out there, but it's the most popular and widely used. (Examples of ways to access the Internet without using HTTP include email and instant messaging.

As mentioned on the previous page, the World Wide Web makes use of hypertext to access the various forms of information available on the world's different networks. This allows people all over the world to share knowledge and opinions. We typically access the Web through browsers, like Internet Explorer, Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. By using browsers like these, you can visit various Web sites and view other online content.

So another way to think about it is to say the Internet is composed of the machines, hardware and data; and the World Wide Web is what brings this technology to life.

  The internet is actually a huge network that is accessible to everyone & everywhere across the world. The network is composed of sub networks comprising of a number of computers that are enabled to transmit data in packets. The internet is governed by a set of rules, laws & regulations, collectively known as the Internet Protocol (IP). The sub networks may range from defense networks to academic networks to commercial networks to individual PCs. Internet, essentially provides information & services in the form of E-Mail, chat & file transfers. It also provides access to the World Wide Web & other interlinked web pages.The Internet & the world wide web (the Web), though used interchangeably, are not synonymous. Internet is the hardware part - it is a collection of computer network connected through either copper wires, fiber-optic cables or wireless connections whereas, the World Wide Web can be termed as the software part – it is a collection of web pages connected through hyperlinksand URLs. In short, the World Wide Web is one of the services provided by the Internet. Other services over the Internet include e-mail, chat and file transfer services. All of these services can be provided to consumers for use by businesses or government or by individuals creating their own networks or platforms.