A worldwide system for linking smaller computer networks together. The web is so large and expands so quickly there are many search engines that keep databases of the pages so you can search for them. To get to these search engines check out the Web Resources page.
Browsers are software programs used to navigate the Web.
Browsers access and display the contents of a Web site. Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer are examples of known browsers. The URL precisely identifies the address of the Web document. Students can do class research, access college and university sites, and apply for jobs on the Web. Use any of the networked computers on campus or from a browser in the dorms, or at home.