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Information superhighway. Conceptual computer illustration representing binary information: the language of computers. The information superhighway relates to the internet and its many facets, such as e-mail (electronic mail) and the world wide web. The internet is a global network of computers able to send and receive information between themselves. The letter "i" is a recognised symbol for information. All data handled by computers, including graphics, sounds and text, is broken down into zeros and ones. In this form it can be processed, manipulated and distributed.