The
Internet's
Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?

The Internet, or 'Net for short, is a worldwide network of computer networks.

What does the Internet offer?

The Internet offers many different things in many different ways.

Getting Access to the Internet

You may already have access to the Internet through your work place, or an educational institution. You can also get connected from a commercial provider or get a connection for your home.

Who uses it?

Just about everybody...the Internet has millions of users.

One half of Internet users are in the United States, one fourth are from Europe and Japan, and the others are all over the world. Currently there are close to three million people or organizations connected to the Internet, which equates to between 20 and 30 million people actually using the system worldwide. These figures are currently growing at a rate of around one million new users a month.

Sooner or later, the Internet will affect nearly everyone; it's just a case of when.

What else can I do with it?

With the Internet you can...

  • E-Mail (Electronic Mail),
        the Post Office Of the Future


  • FTP (File Transfer Protocol),
        Files From Place To Place


  • Telnet,
        Send Commands To Remote Computers

  • IRC (Internet Relay Chat),
        Talk To Other People While On Ther Internet

  • Usenet,
        Commuincate On Electronic Bullentin Boards

  • WWW(World Wide Web),
        A Graphical Form of the Internet

    What happens if I get stuck?

    You can get online assistance from a variety of sources.

    How much does it cost?

    Rates are determined by Internet providers.

    Who's the Boss (of the Internet)?

    I know who it is...do you? Well...let's find out.

    Jargon

    Are the words here testing your vocabulary? Well, search our glossary.

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