Differences linear & non-linear interactivity

Linear Interactivity

1. user interacts with the multimedia application without controlling the progress of the content.
2. user is a passive receiver.
3. the linear content is arranged in sequence.
4. ex: movie

Non-Linear Interactivity

1. two-way communication
2. user can control the progress and sequence of the multimedia content by using buttons or links.
3. uses tools like hypertext or hypermedia to connect different media to another screen.
4. ex: electronic book