Yes, there's a difference! The internet is comparable to the "R" line of the railway system. It connects a line of stops from point A to point B.
The Internet is the entire railway system: many lines interconnected - reaching an entire city and beyond.
The World Wide Web is comparable to Grand Central Station: it's one of the largest "stations" from which you have the option to branch off and travel in all directions.
Get it? Now, consider how you use the Internet. I use the Internet to retrieve and share information with others daily. The World Wide Web is my primary source of information navigation, but my bandwidth source is my primary source of information functionality. Ever get frustrated with your computer because it's moving too slowly??? More often than not, your speed has little to do with your operating system. I used to scream at my computer when it was 'lagging'. I even went to the measure of replacing it with a newer version. When my new computer wasn't moving quickly enough I blamed my Wi-fi! Off to Best Buy I went, and home I came with the Cadillac of Wi-fi systems: Airport Extreme (my opinion, of course!). It wasn't until I realized my new Wi-fi hadn't been the issue, nor had my dated computer. My slow speed was/IS a result of the "tube" or coaxial cable that feeds my router (Wi-fi) with fiberoptic information. Now what?! you might ask. Well, my Internet provider, Windstream, offers different options where you can purchase upgrades in speed. Here we go with the beginnings of Net Neutrality! I think I'll sit this one out, and pray direct fiberoptic home connections become available soon!
