Getting Started & Navigating the Web

Learn the Net
Available in several languages. A resource-rich repository for the Internet novice. Discover all there is to know about the Web, including publishing and e-mail.

Merit Networks: FYI Computing
Examine this comprehensive collection of FAQs on computer-related subjects geared for veterans and novices.

Newbie-u.com: New User's University
Enroll at this virtual center of learning, where your questions are readily answered. This virtual "campus" offers numerous courses, and a student lounge.

Northernwebs.com: Beginner's Central
Explore this Web primer site that provides information on everything from newsgroups to e-mail, including a glossary of cyberspace terms.

NUS, Singapore: Slip-PPP
Examine this site for a look at dial-up network protocols modems use to connect to the Web. Protocols form the link between modems and the Internet.

Public Broadcasting Services: Understanding and Using the Internet
Time spent online is precious, especially if you're working against a deadline. This site offers tips on how to maximize you time on the Web.

Square One Technology
Are you intimidated by Information Age jargon? Explore this site for a user-friendly approach to the Internet, including discussion on Usenet and e-mail.

University of California, Irvine: Martindale: The Reference Desk
A repository of resources covering a diverse range of topics. Includes numerous links and tools.

University of Georgia, Athens: Exploring the World Wide Web
Discover this user-friendly approach to understanding the Internet. Offers information on a range of Web topics, from search engines to Netscape Navigator.

University of Indiana, Bloomington: UCSSC Knowledge Base
A starting point for answers to questions about computing. Questions were asked by Indiana University computer users. The answers are presented here.

University of Indiana, Bloomington: Zen and the Art of Internet
Explore this site for a thorough explanation of the Web. A pioneer in the field of guides to becoming cyberspace-literate. The zen, and the art, are intact.

ZDNet.com: Internet User Catalog
Discover how to maximize your time on the Internet. Includes tips on strategies for veterans and novices. You may choose from different views.

ZDNet.com: Yahoo! Internet Life: Ask the Surf Guru
Your point of reference for answers to novice-level questions. Daily updates, along with a glossary of common terms. Just ask the Surf Guru.

ZDNet.com: Yahoo! Internet Life: Surf Jump
A primer for learning about the Web, including communications, multimedia applications and a handy glossary.