
Chapter 3: Using the Internet and Faxing
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Learning about the Internet
The Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provide information to people
everywhere. The two most popular services on the Internet are e-mail and the World Wide Web.
You can access this network by connecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber
Line), or cable television line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).
If you want to access the Internet you need:
•
A modem—a device that connects your computer to other computers or servers using a
telephone, DSL, or cable television line. Your computer may have a built-in dial-up telephone
modem. Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack and
provide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem.
•
An Internet service provider—a company that provides access to the Internet through an
ISP server. When you connect to an ISP, the ISP server lets you access the Internet and your e-mail
messages. Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available locally.
•
A Web browser—a program that displays information from the World Wide Web. Microsoft
Internet Explorer was included with your computer. For more information, see
.
•
An e-mail program—a program that lets you create, send, and receive e-mail messages over
the Internet. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your computer. For
more information, see
.
Important
To determine if you have an Ethernet jack on your computer, see your
Hardware Reference
. If you do not have an Ethernet jack on your computer and
would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at
www.emachines.com
.
Your computer
connects to the Internet
through an ISP.
ISP Servers
let you connect to the Internet
and access your e-mail
messages.
Internet Servers
store information so other computers can
access it from the Internet.
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