Newbies start here.
If you are new to the computers and the internet - start here. Chances are you will have either Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Netscape Navigator - click here . An Internet Service Provider - you've more than likely got one of them, unless you are looking at this from work, in which case, you are very, very naughty. If you do need an ISP and live in the UK here are a few with the Farmercy seal of approval.