This document discusses the history and evolution of the internet from static pages to today's interactive web with social networks and user-generated content. It notes key milestones like the 1.5 billion people now online, and the shift from a read-only Web 1.0 to today's participatory Web 2.0. Examples are given of social networks like Hyves for social use and LinkedIn for business, as well as hybrid platforms like MINDZ.com that combine social and gaming elements.