Toshiba Satellite 110 Series, User Manual

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Connecting with the World
The Internet and Other Fascinating Places
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
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Keep the following points in mind:
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If you’re unsure about what might or might not be proper
behavior, most newsgroups have a list of FAQs (Frequently
Asked Questions). There’s also a list of general Internet FAQs
on the news.announce.newusers newsgroup.
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If you’re still unsure, read the offerings from others before you
post something of your own (this is called “lurking”). This way
you can get a feel for what’s going on without letting anybody
know you’re there or making a social blunder.
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Whenever you post something on the Internet, include your
name and e-mail address. It’s a common courtesy to let others
know who they’re dealing with, and gives them a chance to
respond.
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Be considerate. Just as nobody likes being insulted face-to-
face, it’s no fun online either. This isn’t to say you can’t dis-
agree with anybody on the Internet. A wide variety of differing
viewpoints is one of the things that keeps the Internet so vital
and alive.
Some Interesting Places to Start
If you’re new to the Internet and don’t know where to start, this
section gives you a few sites you might find interesting.
The Internet is constantly changing. It’s possible that
some of these sites have changed addresses or disappeared
altogether.