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- Louise Nolan
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 Internet Introduction
Course Aims
This course provides readers with an introduction to the concept of the Internet and the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of how the Web works. They will become proficient at using the Internet Explorer 4.0 Web browser, learning how to search for, find and access information on the Web using a variety of different software tools. They will be able to communicate information with others by means of Web Browsers (Surfing), Internet E-mail and Newsgroups. |
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of PCs and familiarity with the layout of a PC style keyboard, mouse and Windows is required, gained either by previous experience or by attendance on a "MS Windows 95/98/NT User Introduction" course. |
Course Audience
Anyone thinking of connecting to the Internet using MS Internet Explorer 4.0. |
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Table of Contents
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Internet Overview
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How does the Internet Work?
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Who is in Charge of the Internet?
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How did the Internet Develop?
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What Facilities does the Internet Offer?
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What Information is Available on the Internet?
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What do I Need to Connect to the Internet?
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The Internet Explorer Web Browser
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Getting Started with Internet Explorer
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Internet Explorer 4.0 SpeedKeys
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Web Pages
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Surfing the World Wide Web
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Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
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Favorite Places
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Creating a Favourite Link
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Creating a Favourites Folder
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Using Forms
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Searching for Information on the Web
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· How Search Engines Work
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Quick Reference to Search Syntax
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Using AltaVista, WebCrawler, Yahoo and CUSI
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Advanced Searching Using Field Searches
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Subscribing to Web Sites
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Subscribing to a Web Site
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Updating a Subscription Manually
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Viewing Subscription Pages
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Downloading Files
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Retrieving Text, Pictures, Sounds and Programs
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Downloading a File from a HTTP Server
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Downloading a File from a FTP Server
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Internet Mail
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Internet Explorer and E-mail
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Internet E-mail Addresses
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Sending, Receiving and Replying To Internet E-mail
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Using Another Program to Send E-mail
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Newsgroups
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Customizing Your Browser
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Changing the Colour of Links
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Making Pages Load Quicker
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Accepting or Rejecting Cookies
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Setting Disk Space/Cache Usage
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HTML Overview
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Viewing a Web Page Source HTML
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