While each system is capable of sending and receiving global E-mail, the systems differ in several ways. This tutorial focuses on the e-mail software known as Eudora. Users may also create sub-mailboxes and personal mailing lists. FirstClass FirstClass is an electronic conferencing system which is currently being used in some of Parkland College's on-line courses. Using FirstClass, instructors and faculty can send messages to both private mailboxes and public conferences.
Users can have real-time chats and transfer files using the system.
The Parkland College FirstClass system requires users to enter a correct login name and password before access privileges are granted. The use of passwords create a secure learning environment for instructors and students. Like the name implies, a web browser is designed to explore the Web. Users of the Web click on highlighted words or graphics, known as hyperlinks, to move from one page to another. Netscape Navigator is one of the best web browser available.