Internet Service Providers; Connecting To The Internet - Toshiba libretto U105 Series User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer's Features
An overview of using the Internet
The World Wide Web offers information as text, images,
audio, or video which can 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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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.
A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection
A Web browser
An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account
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Web browser Internet Explorer is