12094. THE INTERNET. An overview and analysis of the Internet and World Wide Web. Traces the history and development of the Internet from its beginnings as a Department of Defense project to its current status as a major academic and commercial communications medium. Provides a good introduction to Internet uses, terminology and applications implementation for the novice. The concluding section examines current trends and likely future developments in Internet and Web communications. 20 pages, 21 footnotes, 17 bibliographic sources.