We start the course by explaining that, while “standalone” computers are useful, they can be “hooked together” in a network to harness even more power and flexibility. This leads to a discussion of the natural extension of networks from “LAN’s” to “WAN’s”. We then draw a distinction between the Internet and the World Wide Web (“Web”), and show how the two are related, but very different technologies. We learn how and why the Internet was created, and learn about its place in history. We continue with the history and creation of the Web, looking at its early days and its evolution. We conclude this class by learning about the organizations that set standards and maintain cohesiveness of the Internet and the Web.