The World Wide Web and the Internet

 

1. What makes the Internet Useful?

    TCP/IP

2. What Makes the WWW so Powerful?

    The Ubiquitous Web Browser

3. What Makes the WWW and the Internet so Innovative?

    Lack of Strong Central Governing Body and Standards

4. What Makes the WWW and the Internet Vulnerable?

    Lack of Strong Central Governing Body and Standards

The WWW sits atop the Internet; it need not be the only "view" of the Internet
The Internet provides a technical platform for a global, non-proprietary mode of business
    Web services
    Web businesses
    Web activities

"Wherever there is an interface between a service or product supplier and a corresponding buyer, there is an opportunity for a business.  The Internet simply provides another, perhaps the most flexible and capable, environment for such interfaces.  Thus, the variety and capability of business models has been exponentially enhanced."

The Train Analogy