The "Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications" discusses the extraordinary importance of Internet technologies, with a particular focus on the Web. Discussing the architecture and service technologies of the World Wide Web, the "Encyclopedia of Internet Technologies and Applications" includes comprehensive research on Web services, Semantic Web, and Web-based e-activities, among others. This reference tool is the single source for information on the world s greatest network, and provides a wealth of information for the average Internet consumer, as well as for an expert in the field of networking and Internet technologies. This comprehensive reference provides libraries with the most thorough examination of Internet technologies and applications an essential resource in supporting the information needs of researchers in a variety of related fields. Издание на английском языке.