Getting Connected
Get connected - articles and resources to help connecting to the Internet. There are two choices for connecting to the Internet. An Internet service provider, which provides you with direct access to the Internet, but no services. Commercial services, such as America Online, CompuServe, Microsoft Network, or Prodigy, offer "one-stop shopping" for a variety of features and services. Depending on the service, you may have access to online newspapers or magazines, shopping services, and chat groups, which are devoted to particular hobbies, interests, or lifestyles. Each service provider chooses a set of services and features that will appeal to its users and optimize your Internet experience. The links included herein relate to getting connected to the Internet.
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