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Connecting with the World
The Internet and Other Fascinating Places
The Internet and Other Fascinating Places
If you've never used a modem before, you may not be aware of
the vast array of possibilities that await you. There are four basic
options. You can:
Subscribe to an online service.
Explore the vastness of the Internet.
Log on to an electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS).
Communicate directly with another computer, such as one
owned by a friend or one in your office.
The following sections describe each of these options, discuss
some of the factors to consider when choosing which ones to use,
and provide a brief overview of how to access them.
Online Services
Online services, such as America Online (AOL) and Com-
puServe, provide easy access to home shopping, travel arrange-
ments, stock quotes, and forums on a wide variety of topics. You
can send electronic mail (e-mail) to other subscribers, ask ques-
tions on almost any subject, and access a variety of reference
materials. Information on most of these services is available
through an easy-to-use interface. Most online services also pro-
vide full access to the Internet. Information about the Internet is
contained in the following section.
Exploring the World of the Internet
This section contains only a brief overview of the Internet. For
more information, look through the books on the Internet that
are available at your local book or computer store.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
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