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The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers, enabling users to shareinformation along multiple channels. Typically, a computer that connects to the Internetcan access information from a vast array of available servers and other computers bymoving information from them to the computer's local memory. The same connectionallows that computer to send information to servers on the network; that information is inturn accessed and potentially modified by a variety of other interconnected computers. Amajority of widely accessible information on the Internet consists of inter-linkedhypertext documents and other resources of the World Wide Web (WWW). Computer userstypically manage sent and received information with web browsers; other software forusers' interface with computer networks includes specialized programs for electronicmail, online chat, file transfer and file sharing.

• The movement of information in the Internet is achieved via a system ofinterconnected computer networks that share data by packet switching using thestandardized Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP). It is a "network of networks" thatconsists of millions of private and public, academic, business, and governmentnetworks of local to global scope that are linked by copper wires, fiber-opticcables, wireless connections, and other technologies.

MSN was birthed in controversy and was then somewhat of a joke in theonline community for several years. But about five years ago, MSN found itsgroove. Since then, this Microsoft division has become the most unheraldedsuccess story at the software giant, all while consistently nipping away atpast perceptions and prejudices. Most important, perhaps, MSN is alsomaking headway against the competition. While online giants such asAOL, Google, and Yahoo! still stand in its way, MSN has unleashed astartling array of integrated products and services over the past year. Andthis, I'm told, is just the start.So here is the story of MSN's rebirth as an Internet services powerhouse. Inpart one, I quickly examine the convoluted history of MSN, which has beenrepurposed and re-imagined repeatedly during its decade-long life. In parttwo, you'll learn about the internal reorganization that finally put thedivision on the right path, the new customer-centric mantra that drives allof its product development, and its historic decision to take on Google insearch. In part three, I'll examine MSN's other services, including MSNMessenger, MSN Spaces, and MSN Music, and Hotmail.

Chat rooms are one of the most interactive Internet areas. They let youengage in a live, real-time conversations conversation with people aroundthe block or around the world at the same time. chat rooms can give peoplea wonderful opportunity to make new friends anywhere in the world, andkeep in touch with old ones. Chat one-on-one with people they might nototherwise get to talk to. Chat is instantaneous. When you type a message tosomeone and send it, they will see it straight away. They can then respondto you instantly. So, in effect, it's almost like having a conversation on thetelephone!Chat rooms let you talk with people in "real time" it's like a partyonline, where everyone in the chat room can see what you type, and youcan see what everyone else types.