Windows 95 CD-ROM Internet.txt File (135900)

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           Microsoft Windows 95 README for Internet connection
                              August 1995
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                 (c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995


This document provides complementary or late-breaking information to
supplement the Microsoft Windows 95 documentation.

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How to Use This Document
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and then use the Print command on the File menu.

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CONTENTS
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Why Is the Internet So Popular?
How Can I Connect to the Internet?
Notes
Online Services--Where You Can Get MSIE.exe

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Why is the Internet So Popular?
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The Internet is a rich source of online information, covering almost
any topic you can imagine. When you are connected to the Internet, you
can:
- Exchange messages with people all over the world.
- Get the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment information.
- Download software, including games, pictures, and programs.
- Join discussion groups, such as bulletin boards and newsgroups.

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How Can I Connect to the Internet?
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-- If you do not currently have an Internet account, sign up for The
Microsoft Network (MSN) by double-clicking the MSN icon on your
desktop and then following the instructions. The Microsoft Network
includes accessto the Internet as part of its service.

-- If you have an account with an online service (see list below),
or use bulletin board services (BBS) regularly, do one of the
following:
   a) Sign up for The Microsoft Network by double-clicking the
           MSN icon on your desktop.
   b) Download The Microsoft Internet Explorer files (MSIE.exe) from
           your online service (see full list of locations below).

-- If you already have an account with an Internet access provider,
you can download  Microsoft's browsing tool, Internet Explorer, from
http://www.microsoft.com. Besides being easy to use, Internet Explorer
enables you to create desktop shortcuts to your favorite Web sites.
Try it out!

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Notes
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If you do not see the MSN icon on your desktop, you can install it by
opening Control Panel and then double-clicking the Add/Remove Programs
icon. Then, click the Windows Setup tab.

If you have Microsoft Plus!, you already have Internet Explorer.

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Online Services--Where You Can Get MSIE.exe
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On the Internet
     (ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/PerOpSys/Win_News/ 

On the World Wide Web
     http://www.microsoft.com/ 

On The Microsoft Network
     From Main Menu:  Categories\Computers and Software\Software\ 
     Microsoft\Windows 95

On CompuServe
     type GO WINNEWS

On Prodigy
     JUMP WINNEWS

On America Online
     Use keyword WINNEWS

On GEnie
     MOVE TO PAGE 95