Although there is disagreement about these differences, there are two commonly recognized distinctions. Multimedia implies less user interaction with the multimedia program or presentation. Multimedia presentations and programs are sequential in terms of the flow of the information . Hypermedia information spaces are connected by non-linear links which a user may follow in any order. Multimedia information spaces are arranged sequentially, with only one path through the information provided.
Educational television tends to be the prime example of multimedia information.
In order to complete this introduction to hypermedia the concepts and file formats involved in digital audio and video must be covered. Further Exploration One of the best examples on the internet of hypermedia is the Le WebLouvre . A good source for locating internet hypermedia examples is Rob's Multimedia Lab .