The World Wide Web; Internet Service Providers; Connecting To The Internet - Toshiba Tecra A8 User Manual

The World Wide Web

The World Wide Web (or "Web") is a subset of the
Internet — a collection of interlinked documents (located on
computers connected to the Internet) that work together using
a specific Internet protocol called Hypertext Transfer
Protocol (HTTP).
The World Wide Web offers information as text, images,
audio, or video to be referenced from anywhere in the world.
Special programs called Web browsers are specifically
designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect
to a particular network address and send and receive
information.

Internet Service Providers

To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people
and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP
is a company that has the equipment and the
telecommunication lines necessary to maintain an Internet
connection.
You can connect to the Internet by using a telephone and
modem or through other higher-speed communication
methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and
satellite links.

Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you need:
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A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection
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A Web browser
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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account
The Microsoft
automatically configured on your system so that when you
first start it, it guides you through signing up for a new ISP
account, or assists you in setting up your computer to work
with your existing ISP.
Exploring Your Computer's Features
An overview of using the Internet
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Web browser Internet Explorer is
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