The Animated Internet

Discover how the Internet works, with less than 50 clicks of your mouse.

To view our interactive animations, you need the Flash Player. If you don’t already have it (Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari should have Flash built-in), download the Player for free. It’s fast and easy to do. (If an animation doesn’t appear after you click on a link below, then download the player.)

Ready to start? Just click a link below.

1. Connecting to the Internet

2. How the Web Works

3. How E-mail Works

4. How Mailing Lists Work

5.How Search Engines Work

6.How Groups and Forums Work

7. How Streaming Media Works

8. How Online Shopping Works