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The Internet in 3D: Information, Images, and Interaction reveals exactly what is happening in the exciting, interactive world of networked computers. Subjects such as computer graphics, multimedia, virtual reality and the internet have exploded into massive individual means of study and research, with new products and subjects emerging almost daily. The internet has transformed the way we work, and as interactivity replaces passive modalities, new software tools are required to support such activities. This book explores this exciting interactive world, discussing such important developments as VRML, JAVA, HOTJAVA, DREAMSCAPE, and other virtual and multimedia information. Covers a wide range of topics associated with the communication of images over computer networks Includes information on 3-D Data sets on the web Coverage is unique and international in appeal