The Internet links computer networks all over the world so that users can share resources and communicate with each other.
Some computers have direct access to all the facilities on the Internet.
Some computers, eg privately-owned ones, have indirect links through a commercial service provider, who offers some or all of the Internet facilities. You can connect to a remote computer that has been made available to outside users, and use the resources on it. You can capture and keep information you find on a remote computer by transferring it to the one you are using, or on to your diskette if it is a public-access workstation, or by printing it out while you are connected to the resource. Data that your hardware and software cannot handle will be ignored and you will just get the text. You can send electronic mail messages to individuals or groups.