b" The Internet has quietly revolutionized the business and information environment\nall over the world. Its use for social interaction and expression in today's\nsociety is awe-inspiring too. In an attempt to understand the technology that\nhas made this possible, this book takes a broad perspective and answers\nquestions such as 'What is the Internet?', 'What benefits does it offer?', and\n'How to unleash its tremendous potential?'. It is an easy-to-read guide to\nunderstanding and navigating the Internet. \n\n\nBeginning with an overview of the Internet-its origin and growth, its\ncapabilities, the services it offers, and its future prospects-the book explains\nthe general and technical working of the Internet, "