The document defines the Internet as a global network connecting computers around the world that allows sending and receiving various types of information. It describes basic Internet services like email, file transfer, and remote login. The World Wide Web is introduced as the most popular way to organize and access information on the Internet using hyperlinked web pages. Some uses of the Internet mentioned are communication, file sharing, social networking, marketing, customer support, research and shopping. Disadvantages of the Internet are also noted but not described.