Frequently asked questions

What is the World Wide Web?: A system of documents linked to each other, kept on computers all over the world and read with one program, the browser. See the executive summary .
Is it the same as the Internet?: No. The Internet is the network; the web is a way of using it, like electronic mail or file transfer.
How do I read it?: With a browser. On a terminal, use the Line Mode Browser .
How do I put my own information on the web?: Write documents in HTML and run a server, or simply put files on an anonymous FTP server. See how can I help .
Does it cost anything?: No. The software is in the public domain.