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Welcome
to webLearner! The Internet is a fascinating
world, and the best way to learn about the Internet is by using
the Internet! Hopefully, you've come to the right place. webLearner is an online tutorial which
allows you to learn step-by-step the fundamentals of how to get
the most out of the Internet and practice your new skills in online
exercises. Enough with the introductions, let's get started!
If
you're new to the Internet, like I was, not too long ago, you
probably have many questions. What is the Internet? What is the
World Wide Web (WWW)? You've probably heard of Internet browsers.
Some of you might even be familiar with some names of Web browsers,
such as Netscape,
Microsoft Internet
Explorer, or AOL
Browser. But what are browsers? What do they do? What do we need
to view Web pages? How and where can we get them?
What is the Internet?
What is the World Wide Web?
- The Internet is a
structure made up of a vast number of interconnected computers
whose users can communicate with one another and share information.
The World Wide Web (WWW) is a system created to allow easy, graphical
navigation of the Internet using browser software.
What are browsers?
What do they do?
- In general, think
of a browser as being a window to the World Wide Web. With a
browser, the vast world of the Internet is only a few mouse clicks
away! In technical terms, a browser is a computer software (program)
package that provides users with an easy-to-use graphical system
for viewing Web pages and navigating the Web simply by clicking
on pictures or text with their mouse.
What do we need
to view Web pages?
- Currently, there are
many Web browsers available, usually free for downloading. By
downloading, you are obtaining software from a server onto your
computer. Netscape
and Microsoft
Internet Explorer are two of the most popular ones. Although
they differ slightly in details, most are very similar to each
other. Therefore, if you learn how to use one, figuring out how
to use another would be easily accomplished. Another great feature
about Web browsers is that they are very similar in use whether
you are using a Windows-based
PC or a Macintosh computer.
Although webLearner will only focus on Netscape
Communicator, many of the concepts and functions discussed will
work similarly for Microsoft Internet Explorer. To fully experience
the multimedia capabilities of the Web, it is highly recommended
that you alway acquire the latest version of your favorite Web
browser. This Tutorial deals with Netscape Communicator 4.61.
Where can we
get them?
- The wonderful thing
about browsers is that they're free! You can download the latest
versions of your favorite browsers by clicking on an icon or
link below. Once you install your new browser onto
your computer, you're ready to explore the world of the Internet!
Netscape
Communicator 4.61 for Mac/PC
(includes Netscape Navigator)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 for Mac/5.0
for PC
BROWSERS.COM
by CNET (great resource
for Web browsers)
