Internet Applications

Mac OS X includes three applications for accessing the Internet:

  • Mail is an Apple program that enables you to send and receive e-mail messages.

  • iChat is an Apple program that enables you to exchange instant messages and conduct audio or video conferences with .Mac, AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), and Jabber users.

  • Safari is an Apple program that enables you to browse Web sites and download files from FTP sites.

This section provides brief instructions for using these three programs—just enough to get you started. You can explore the other features of these programs on your own.

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  • Mail and Safari are set as the default e’mail and Web browser programs.

  • Internet Explorer is a Microsoft program that enables you to browse Web ...

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