Appendix; A: Accessing The Internet; Dsl Internet Access - AOpen MP945-VX User Manual

Appendix

A: Accessing the Internet

The Internet broadens the scope of life for many people. You can use your computer to browse
(surf) the World Wide Web (WWW), chat with friends on the Internet, join discussion groups
in a special interest group forum, send e-mails and photos to friends, make your own web site,
blogs, or photo albums, buy or sell things through the WWW. You can buy airplane tickets,
book hotels, books, cars, computers, etc. through the Internet. Students can search for study or
research materials from the Internet.

DSL Internet Access

Before you can access the Internet, you have to decide what types of Internet access you want.
Today the most common Internet access for home users is through high speed DSL (ADSL) or
cable modem. Your local telephone company usually provides DSL (ADSL) service. Verizon in
the United States, for example, offers $19.95 broadband DSL service for the first three months
and $29.95 for the fourth through the 12th month (The rate may change). Once a user sets up a
DSL account with Verizon, the company provides the following: high-speed Internet account,
MSN® Premium Internet Software, 24/7 live technical support, 30-day money-back guarantee,
self-install kit, 9 e-mail accounts, and 10 MB of Web space. You can shop around to find out the
most reasonable DSL service in your area. Your local DSL access service providers normally
provide toll-free phone numbers to solicit subscribers.