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- Louise Nolan
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Netscape Navigator 4.0 Internet Introduction
Course Aims
This course provides readers with a method of accessing this information and making best use of the tools at their disposal. Readers will be introduced to the concept of the Internet, often referred to simply as "The Web", and gain a broad understanding of how the Web works. They will become proficient at using the Netscape Navigator Web browser, learning how to search for, find and access information on the Web using a variety of different software tools. They will be able to communicate information with others by means of E-mail and Newsgroups. |
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of PCs and familiarity with the layout of a PC style keyboard, mouse and Windows is required, gained either by previous experience of using a PC or by attendance on a "Windows 3.1 User Introduction" course.; |
Course Audience
Anyone thinking of connecting to the Internet who wants to understand the process and protocol involved. |
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Table of Contents
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Internet Overview
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Who is in charge of the Internet?
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What Facilities does the Internet Offer?
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What Information is Available on the Internet?
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Connecting to the Internet
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The Netscape Web Browser
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Getting Started with Netscape Navigator 4.0
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Profile Setup: Dial-up Connection
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The Main Navigator Window
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The Components, Navigation and Location Toolbars
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Netscape Navigator 4.0 Speedkeys
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Web Pages
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Automatic Loading of images
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Surfing the World Wide Web
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Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
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Bookmarks
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Using Forms
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Searching for Information on the Web
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Quick Reference to Search Syntax
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Using AltaVista, Webcrawler, Yahoo & CUSI
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Advanced Searching using Field Searches
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Retrieving Text, Pictures, Sounds & Programs
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Downloading a File from http & ftp Servers
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Internet Mail
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Netscape Navigator & e-mail
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Internet e-mail Addresses
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Sending an Internet e-mail
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Receiving & Replying to e-mail Messages
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Discussion Groups
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What are Discussion Groups?
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Joining a Discussion Groups
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Customizing Your Browser
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Changing the Color of Links
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Making Pages Load More Quickly
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Accepting or Rejecting 'Cookies'
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Setting Disk Space/Cache Usage
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HTML Overview
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Viewing a Web Page Source HTML
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Appendix - Glossary of Internet Terms
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Appendix - Glossary of Internet Terms
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Appendix - Internet Etiquette Appendix - Useful Links
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Appendix - Internet Etiquette Appendix - Useful Links
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Appendix - Internet Development
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Appendix - Internet Development
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Appendix - Refining Searches
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Appendix - Refining Searches
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