# What is the Internet? The Internet is the term used to describe the collection of computers around the world that are all linked together. The World Wide Web (WWW or Web) is used to describe the collection of hypertext computers that contain text, graphics, sound, etc. Most pages you see on the Internet have some form of hypertext. This means there may be links which you can select to go to other pages. You can explore the vast quantity of information that makes up the Internet using this machine. You can have instant access to up-to-date information at your fingertips. For example, you can browse for anything from business information and leisure activities, to tourist information and online magazines. In fact, anything you want to find will probably be on the Internet. The Internet is also used for sending and receiving electronic messages (E-mail). E-mail can be a very quick and convenient way of communicating with other people around the world. These days, when you get an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) you are often given an one or more email addresses. This Internet browser (DR-WebSpyderTM) allows you to view Internet pages and helps you navigate around the Internet. You can also use it to send and receive E-mail using the easy to use interface. For a glossary of some useful Internet terms you might come across, see Glossary of Terms. Return to Help Contents