How to access the Internet To search the Internet you need access to a compatible computer network. This software operates in client-server mode, where the client software is loaded on a machine directly connected to the network, providing you with a user friendly interface. It initiates requests, communicates with the server and processes data from the server. You can use the Internet from home if you have a PC with the appropriate software and modem and use an Internet Service Provider. The fundamental services available over the Internet are Email , discussion lists and newsgroups.
Email allows computer users all over the world to exchange messages.
It is a fast and reliable method to communicate with individuals or large numbers of people via discussion lists or newsgroups . By selecting a hypertext keyword you will be taken to another document. The links allow you to follow a chain of interrelated ideas and to access documents in many different formats. WWW also acts as a gateway to other services such as gopher, telnet, ftp, newsgroups. To use WWW you need a computer with WWW browser software, eg Netscape or Internet Explorer which will give you access to information stored in a variety of formats in a vast range databases, catalogues and directories.