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1. What is the Internet?
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Imagine millions of computers all around the world linked together and exchanging information. In a nutshell, that's a big picture of the Internet. It's a global network made up of thousands of smaller networks. It's not that different from the telephone system, except you use a computer.
Even though the Internet is a global network, in many ways, it's like a small town. Let's say you want to send or receive mail. The Internet has electronic post offices for that. There are also libraries you can use any time you want, with millions of books and magazines and newspapers. Chat rooms are like the schoolyard or lunchroom, with people eager to gab anytime you want. And on the World Wide Web, you can play games, listen to music, and even order a pizza!
You'll find exciting places to explore and new ways to make friends. But you may find things that make you uncomfortable and people who will try to take advantage of you. Don't worry, we'll show you how to have fun and stay out of trouble.
1. What is the Internet?
2. Why should I use the Internet?
3. What is the World Wide Web?
4. What are a web page and a website?
5. How does the Web work?
6. What's a home page?
7. How do I move around the Web?
8. What does .com mean?
9. What's the story with all those funny slashes and dots?
10. What's e-mail?
11. What's so great about e-mail?
12. How does e-mail work?
13. How can I send e-mail to my friend?
14. Are there ways to have fun with e-mail?
15. What about chat? What is it?
16. Is there anything I should know when I'm in a chat room?
17. How do I find cool websites?
18. How can I find information like a phone number or e-mail address?
19. Is there anything I need to be afraid of on the Internet?
20. Can I listen to music or see movies on the Net?
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