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Internet Fundamentals
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An Introduction
a vast collection of information that’s connected like a web
accessible through the Internet using connections called hyperlinks
view the WWW resources through a program called a Web Browser, such as:
Netscape Navigator
Internet Explorer
World Wide Web
Navigate through the WWW by pointing to and clicking on hyperlinks (underlined or boldfaced words, phrases, icons, or images)
Also called Cyberspace or the Information Superhighway
The Internet
An information system
Communication tool
A large network of computer systems world wide
can be explored by using a Web Browser
Services available through the Internet:
Email (Discussion groups,Chat Rooms, etc.)
Information search (including research)
Education (Online courses; virtual colleges)
Entertainment, News, and more…...
Internet Fundamentals
Starting and stopping the Browser
The Web Browser’s window
Getting around a “page” and the WWW
Saving, printing, and mailing items from the WWW
Bookmarks - Keeping track of favorite sites
Setting preferences and options