02_IE6.ppt

Objectives In this tutorial, you will learn: To become familiar with the Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 IE6 Web browser’s capabilities. To be able to use IE6 to search the “world of information” available on the World Wide Web. To be able to use the Internet as an information tool. To become familiar with e-mail. To learn about instant messaging. To become aware of the differences between various browsers. 2.1 Introduction Internet Medium for communication and interaction Web Browsers Software that allows users to view Web content Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator Others 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Computer hardware Computer hardware Modem Transmits data over phone lines Network card NIC Internet Service Provider ISP Commercial AOL Microsoft Network NetZero 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Internet Service Provider ISP , cont. Considerations Cost Bandwidth Amount of data transferred through communications medium in a fixed amount of time Broadband Constantly connected 100’s of kbps kilo-bits per second DSL Digital Subscriber Line Uses existing phone lines Requires DSL modem 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Internet Service Provider ISP , cont. Broadband, cont. Cable Modem Use cable television lines Requires cable modem ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network Uses digital or standard telephone lines Requires a terminal adaptor Dial-up connection Uses existing phone lines Interferes with phone use Must dial-up with modem. Usually 56 kbps kilo-bits per second 2.2 Connecting to the Internet Internet Connection Wizard Use this application to configure computer’s Internet connection. Start Programs Accessories Communications Internet Connection Wizard Tutorial available on Windows 2000 2.2 Connecting to the Internet 2.3 Internet Explorer 6 Features Web browser Program which displays Internet content Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Netscape 7.1 URL Uniform/Universal Resource Locator Web page address HTTP hyper-text transfe