Internet Resources for Beginners Page

This page lists some of my favorite resources to help you get started on the Internet...

Just started surfing the net?
Click here to access some PC DOWNLOADS.

Additional downloads that may prove helpful include:
  • Adobe Reader:
    • This program allows you to view and print Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) file.
  • Eudora Mail Program This program allows you to read your electronic mail on your PC and has a great format for saving and organizing email files.
  • Symantec Security Products: These progreams offer virus protection for your PC.
  • McAfee VirusScan: This progream offers virus protection for your PC.
    NOTE: If you already have Norton Antivirus softwared on your PC DO NOT download this program as the two software programs are not compatible and will cancel each other out.
  • Mozilla Firefox & Thunderbird: Check computer memory requirements before downloading.
  • IE (Internet Explorer) Browser: Check computer memory requirements before downloading.
  • Netscape Browser: Check computer memory requirements before downloading.
  • More Browsers you can try: Check computer memory requirements before downloading.
  • WS_FTP: This program allows you to transfer files between your home PC and machines on the Internet using FTP (File TRansfer Protocol).
  • WinZip: This program compresses and uncompresses files in the "ZIP" format (usually with extension .zip) and other common Internet compression formats. A highly recommended software if you frequently download files from the internet. NOTE: WinZip now costs money, for a Comperable FREE zip program click here.
Having trouble with those pesky terms?
Want some up-to-the-minute information about the weather?
Want to know what's playing on TV?
And, finally, looking for help in getting started with your internet searches? Here are a couple of ideas to help you get started:

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