Computers connected to the Internet contain software programs and information in the form of text, pictures, sounds, movie clips, etc. It is in essence an Electronic Library.
Electronic mail is send via the Internet.
Your computer must be connected to the Internet. Examples of how to form a connect are through a modem, high speed communications line or through a vax account. You must have an Internet service provider, which in most cases will provide you with software which will allow you to access the Internet. Compare the two software packages, Fetch and Netscape. Once connected to the remote computer you will be able to view the various public directories and files stored on the computer.