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Index of basics by title
- Title:
- What is Electronic Mail?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module explains electronic mail and the e-mail addressing system. Describes how e-mail is based on the client/server principle. Introduces SMTP, as well as attachments and MIME.
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- Title:
- What is FTP?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module describes what FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is, introduces the concept of a protocol and explains the client/server principle. Explains anonymous FTP and lists some resources available via FTP. Briefly describes file compression and the importance of virus scanning.
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- Title:
- What is Internet Addressing?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module provides an overview of various Internet addressing schemes. Included in this discussion are electronic mail addresses, URLs, IP addresses and domain names.
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- Title:
- What is Netiquette?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module provides an overview of Internet netiquette, or netiquette. Commonly accepted guidlelines for using e-mail, mailing lists, Usenet newsgroups, telnet and FTP are provided in a bulleted format. Also briefly defines Acceptable Use Policies, or AUPs.
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- Title:
- What is Netscape Navigator?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module provides a summary of the features of Netscape Navigator browsing software. Topics include graphical browsers in general, as well as Netscape's helper applications, bookmarks, and Preferences.
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- Title:
- What is Network News?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module describes newsgroups and how they work. Introduces USENET, the protocol NNTP and explains how network news operates on the client/server principle. Explains the hierarchical nature of newsgroup names and provides an example.
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- Title:
- What is TCP/IP?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module describes how TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) works to transmit data across networks. Utilizes examples and analogies to explain in detail the functions of TCP and IP and how they work together.
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- Title:
- What is Telnet?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module describes telnet, introduces the idea of a protocol and explains terminology such as "remote" and "local". Explains how telnet operates on the client/server principle. Lists some of the resources available via telnet.
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- Title:
- What is a Browser?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module explains that a browser is an interface between the user and the WWW, and that a browser is a client program. Introduces helper applications. Describes the differences between graphical and text-based browsers, providing examples of each.
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- Title:
- What is a network?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module explains the basic structure of a network. Describes functions of networking hardware and software. Introduces the concept of a protocol, and that different types of computers, i.e. MAC and PC can communicate to each other in a network.
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- Title:
- What is an IP address?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module defines an IP (Internet Protocol) address and explains why they are necessary. Describes the standard structure of an IP address, and how they are assigned. Provides a chart comparing the different classes of IP addresses.
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- Title:
- What is the Internet?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module defines an internet as a "network of networks" and relates this to the Internet. Introduces TCP/IP, protocols and gateways. Lists some of the resources that are available on the Internet, such as WWW and electronic mail.
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- Title:
- What is the World Wide Web?
- Author:
- InterNIC
- Date Added:
- 1/16/1997
- Abstract:
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This module explains the relationship between the World Wide Web and hypertext transfer protocol. Also describes the flexible nature of the WWW and how it can incorporate graphics and interact with other protocols such as ftp. Gives examples of links, and describes how the WWW is non-linear.
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