The Internet and its fastest growing component, the World Wide Web, is a powerful tool for work and play. This site provides information on a variety of Internet topics.
Introduction to the Internet and Netscape
This is a great place to begin if you are new to the Internet or if you need a refresher. What is the Internet? How does it work? How can I use Netscape to access information on the World Wide Web?
Electronic Communication: Email, Mailing Lists, IMing, Blogging, Netiquette and More
Electronic communication in the form of email is taking the place of some traditional forms of communication. What is electronic communication and how does it differ from traditional communication? How do I subscribe to a mailing list? What's a FAQ? What does it mean when someone uses a colon-parenthesis in their email? : )
Web Searching: Directories and Search Engines
The Web has been compared to a flea market; there is a lot of junk, some interesting sites, and if you're skilled in searching, treasures. How does searching the Web work? What is the best search tool for me to use? How can I refine my search when it retrieves two million hits?
Once you've found what you were looking for on the Web, you need to be able to determine if it provides quality information. This section provides information about guidelines for evaluating Web sites.
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