material increasing vertical as well has horizontal knowledge will be stored on the Web. Several Websites have been adding texts to their pages. Virtual Library:The Internet Public Library is a virtual library containing the full text of 3,400 books online--not many, but it's a start. Each entry is accompanied by bibliographic information, including title, author, date, and hypertext URL(s). The downsides are the limited number of books, the huge memory demands on your browser, and the antiquity of the translations and editions. SEARCH ENGINES: There are dozens of search engines that help us discover on the Internet material for our students, for our research, and for everyday living. It takes some time to develop the skills necessary to use search engines efficiently, but our efforts are well worth the work. The Internet Future: A lot has been made about the Internet's ever quickening advances. With advances in graphic content, streamlined interfaces, and new technology like VRML, Java and Shockwave, the Internet's ability to provide meaningful content is changing. Now, Online Impact! Design introduces three new technologies that may shape the way that you -- and your customers -- may be accessing the Internet and the World Wide Web. Meet Webster -- a pioneer in the world of "Internet Boxes".Manufactured by ViewCall America (and available now) Webster attaches to a standard television set and offers WWW access from your living room couch.The Technology Behind Viewcall's WEBsterViewCall America consist of two distinct pieces ; the WEBster set-top box (STB) and the ViewCall service. WEBster connects, with two simple plug-in leads, to the consumer's television set and standard telephone jack. The ViewCall service, accessed through WEBster, is a central communications center connecting the consumer to the Internet, personal on-demand services and ViewCall content. Key Features Consumers reap all the benefits of the Internet and...
