As with any computer product, the one you choose depends on what you wish to accomplish. We recommend and encourage the use of Netscape at UNSW which has a very good worldwide reputation and is freely available for Educational use. An operating system is the program through which your computer functions. It is the interface between a user, the programs and the computer hardware or machine. A window will pop up which details which operating system you are using.
Interstate charges do apply .
A High Availability modem pool is available for UNSW Staff members only. This is charged at a much higher rate. You receive one hour free credit. If you call from outside what your telephone company considers the Sydney Metropolitan area, you may be charged long distance rates. Generally, ISP's in Australia do not have freecall lines.