Explain how a browser interacts with a Web server to obtain a conventional, static page. Explain how a browser obtains a dynamic Web page from a server that uses CGI technology. Give an example of information that is more current on a dynamic page than a static one. Answer these questions in your own words. Read more about the United States government's support of the Internet.
Many people worry about the effects of a widespread information infrastructure on individuals.
Use a program like ping to measure the time required to send a packet to a distant computer and receive a reply. A test with the ping program reported that the Internet can transfer a packet across the United States and back in less than 90 milliseconds. Experiment to see how long it takes to fetch a page over the Internet. You may pick any theme you wish for your web pages. At least one of your pages should include tables and frames.