Integrated computer services accessed through an internet browser which provides the user with-- (1) a private, secure digital workplace which integrates all of the functions, tools and resources to play, learn and work in, both individually and in collaboration with other users of the service, and which can be modified to meet the individual's needs, (2) courses, information libraries, directories, collaboration spaces and online discussion capability, (3) tools which enable the user to conduct business with other portal sites on the internet