This backbone network is termed NSFNet. NSFNet ties together thousands of University computer science departments, research labs, and high technology firms nationwide. Additionally, a growing web of gateways and connections allow e-mail delivery to 43 countries and virtually every major commercial online service in the world. The FTP address is ftp.fedworld.gov. When FTP'ing, log on as anonymous and use your internet address as your password.
Internet is a subscription service offered by an internet provider.
FedWorld does not provide access to the Internet. It can only be accessed from the internet. E-mail is restricted within FedWorld. An internet user can establish an account on FedWorld, and retrieve messages from there. Information can be downloaded by using the kermit protocol.