Q: Internet Basics? What is this and why do I need it?

A: Well, the truth is that you probably don't need it. But maybe you'll find something new about the Internet. I am quite a novice now, but I know a lot more things then I knew when I set up my first connection to the Net. So, if you are a novice, try this and things might become a little bit more clear in your mind. And, you will also find links to the software you need to access the Net here!

Q: I am very new to the Net, and I don't understand certain things about it. Are you a "guru" that can help a poor beginner?

A: I'm certainly not a "guru", but if you have any questions related to the Internet, contact me, and I will try to help you solve your problems.

Q: Sorry to interrupt! I am the "guru" here, and I know a lot more then anyone else does, and I like a lot to share my experience. What can I do to help?

A: If you have some information that you really think that it must be posted here, feel free to send it to me, and you'll be a contributor. Otherwise, send me your e-mail, include in your letter some of the subjects you know better, and I will direct people asking questions (including me, if you don't mind) to you. Deal?

Contents:

E-mail - the most popular service offered by Internet. Electronic mail is a fast and easy way to communicate and often offers you the opportunity to access the other services. Well, you probably know how to use it, but just in case...;

WWW - The World Wide Web, also known as WWW or W3, is what you are doing now. But maybe there are things you don't kknow about it. This is the newest (and the most spectacular) service of the Internet and is continously developing;

FTP - File Transfer Protocol is the basic way to transfer files between your computer and a remote computer;

Archie - Now you know everything about FTP, but don't you want to know how to locate files in public FTP archives?

Mailing Lists - You have the opportunity to discuss your favourite subjects by e-mail. Are you happy now?

Usenet News Groups - Well, if you are not happy with the mailing lists, try the News Groups;

Telnet - You can now work on a computer that is thousends of miles away from you, without taking a plane. The solution: take a train. Or even better, use telnet;

Gopher - A easy-to-use menu-driven system that allows you to explore the Net;

Veronica - Some sort of Archie for Gopher;