Chapter 4. Getting Online
The Internet is playing an increasingly large role in the daily activities of most computer users. Businesses and home users alike get online to research information, talk with friends and associates, make purchases, and download software. Before you can garner the benefits of the Internet, you need a connection. So, one of the first things we’ll discuss today is how to create an Internet connection.
Most people use a browser to interact with the Internet. After you establish a connection to the Internet, you’ll use the browser to go various places (also known as surfing). Using a browser is one of the tasks we’ll be discussing. Of course, other applications also allow you to interact with the Internet. We’ll discuss NetMeeting ...
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