Connection and Use of the Internet

Author: Shi Jianjun
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic concepts and fundamental knowledge of computer networks; the development, characteristics, and applications of the Internet; connection methods for the Internet; the installation and setup of modems; dial-up internet setup on Windows 98 and Windows 2000 operating systems; ADSL internet setup; browser setup and usage with Internet Explorer 6 as an example, as well as methods and tips for searching information online; applying for and using free email accounts; email account setup with Outlook Express 6 and Foxmail as examples, along with methods for receiving, reading, composing, and sending emails. Additionally, the book covers how to search for and download software online, how to decompress downloaded files, the formats and playback methods for music, movies, and Flash files, online communication, online messaging, online shopping and booking, and prevention of network viruses. Furthermore, the book explains the installation, setup, and basic usage of application software such as RealPlayer Plus 8.0, Internet Download Manager, WinRAR, WinZip, Tencent QQ, MSN Messenger 6.1, Foxmail, and Kingsoft Antivirus 6. This book serves as a professional textbook for secondary vocational schools, catering to the characteristics and differences of current secondary vocational education models (vocational high schools, technical secondary schools, and secondary vocational schools). It blurs the boundaries between various types of secondary vocational schools, making it suitable as a textbook for these educational models, as well as a reference for students with a secondary education level, computer enthusiasts, and engineering professionals for self-study.