The Internet vs other online Information Resources

What is the difference between an online database and the 'Internet'?  And what can you find on the Internet that you can't find on, say, Dialog (a well-known information service providing pay-for access to hundreds of databases)? A database The Web Organised Fully indexed Sophisticated search capabilities Aimed at professional end-users Disorganised Partially indexed Limited search capabilities Aimed at everyone: professionals and casual end-users alike