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The Basics training modules describe the fundamental protocols, premises, and components of the Internet and the networking community, and are intended as an introduction to the Internet for new users. The topics covered include, but are not limited to, basic descriptions of TCP/IP; the Domain Name System, IP addresses, remote login, file transfer, electronic mail and discussion lists, network news, gopher, WAIS, the web, and cultural aspects such as netiquette and freenets . Each of the Basics training modules has been developed with a specific, introductory-level question in mind , which they attempt to answer as substantively as possible in a clear and concise manner. If there is a topic you would like to see covered that is not currently available, please email us at 15min@internic.net to let us know.