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| Web browser: The application that lets you see the graphics and content available on the World Wide Web. Most browsers provided by "online services" are customized versions of one of the two most popular web browsers, Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Email application: A tool that allows you to send and receive messages on the Internet. A web browser is not really necessary to send and receive email. However, some ISPs provide you with a custom web browser that includes a built-in email application. |
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If you're already familiar with using email and doing Internet searches, you'll probably be more comfortable going with what you know. If you're enough of a techie to install a web browser and/or email application yourself, you're not really a beginner, and can move on to Step 3 to start shopping around. Just remember that knowing how to use these programs is not the same thing as knowing how to install them and get them working correctly. Setting up email and web browsing software can seem a little tricky at first, but don't be intimidated. You'll catch on. If you're unfamiliar with using a web browser and email, it's not a bad idea to go with an ISP that gives you an installation disc to install everything you need in one fell swoop. That way, you can call the technical support line to answer your questions and help you solve any problems you have installing and using the software it provides. If you later decide you don't want to use its software, you can switch to a different web browser and email program.
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Determine your skill level and needs
