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.
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Consumer WebWatch - Advocacy group that investigates, informs and seeks to improve the credibility of information published on the Web. Provides consumer protection news and information on Internet issues.
Meta Description: [ Consumers WebWatch, a project of Consumers Union, publishes research and journalism on credibility issues that matter to consumers, and recommends Web-wide guidelines to address widespread problems of credibility and trust. ]
CNET : Internet Services - Reviews of web services, appliances, and technologies.
Meta Description: [ Internet service provider reviews and ratings, video reviews, user opinions, most popular isp services, broadband, dsl & T1 guides, prices, and comparisons. ]
Commercial Alert - Helps families, schools, and communities defend themselves against commercialism, advertising, and marketing. Campaigns focus on culture, education, government, and economy. Includes ideas for action, mailing list, news, and research library.
ConsumerSearch.com: Search Engine Reviews - Organizes reviews from other web sites and magazines. Provides summary information and extensive details about a number of popular search engines.
Meta Description: [ ConsumerSearch.com identifies the best search engines based on analysis of search engine reviews. This search engine report analyzes the search engines reviews like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why. ]
Epinions: Online Storage - Reviews written by consumers.
Meta Description: [ Epinions has the best comparison shopping information on Online Stores & Services Online Storage. Compare prices from across the web and read reviews from other consumers on Online Stores & Services Online Storage before you decide to buy. ]
HowStuffWorks: How Internet Infrastructure Works - Illustrated tutorial describes the basic underlying structure of the Internet. Explains domain name servers, network access points and backbones.
Meta Description: [ Do you ever wonder how the Internet really works? How do Web pages, e-mail and music move to and from your computer? Learn all about the amazing global network we call the World Wide Web. ]
Investing Online Resource Center - Independent, non-commercial information on online investing.
Meta Description: [ Investing Online! - the leading non-commercial investor education Web site focused on those who invest online or are thinking about doing so. ]
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People For Internet Responsibility (PFIR) - A global, grassroots network of individuals who are concerned about the current and future operations, development, management, and regulation of the Internet in responsible manners. Provides resources for individuals to gain an ability to help impact these crucial Internet issues.
The Web Credibility Project - Part of the Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab, their goal is to understand what leads people to believe what they find on the Web. With information, papers, and related links.
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