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What Is the Internet?-Worldwide group of connected networks that allow public access to information and services -No single organization owns or controls -Variety of users The World Wide Web o Hyperlinks o Uniform Resource Locator (URL) o Hypertext transfer protocol o Web Browser Software o Interprets HTML and displays Web pages and enables you to link to other Web pages and Web sites

Netiquette o Internet etiquette o The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet Netiquette Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like them to treat you.Spam is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.*Avoid sending or posting flames, which are abusive or insulting messages.Do not participate in flame wars, which are exchanges of flames.In e-mail, newsgroups, and chat rooms: *Keep messages brief using proper grammar and spelling.Popular emoti-cons include ?1.?2.3.4.5.

What Is the Internet?
-Worldwide group of connected networks that allow public access to information and services
-No single organization owns or controls
-Variety of users
The World Wide Web
• Hyperlinks
• Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
• Hypertext transfer protocol
• Web Browser Software
• Interprets HTML and displays Web pages and enables you to link to other Web pages and Web sites

Netiquette
• Internet etiquette
• The code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet
Netiquette
Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like them to treat you.

1. In e-mail, newsgroups, and chat rooms:
   *Keep messages brief using proper grammar and spelling.
   *Be careful when using sarcasm and humor, as it might be misinterpreted.
   *Be polite. Avoid offensive language.
   *Avoid sending or posting flames, which are abusive or insulting messages. Do not participate in flame wars, which are exchanges of flames.
   *Avoid sending spam, which is the Internet's version of junk mail. Spam is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.
   *Do not use all capital letters, which is the equivalent of SHOUTING!
   *Use emoticons to express emotion. Popular emoti-cons include
    Smile. :\ Undecided.  Frown. :o Surprised. Indifference. :-D laughing
   *Use abbreviations and acronyms for phrases such as
   BTW by the way FYI for your information
   FWIW for what it's worth IMHO in my humble opinion
   TIEN ta ta for now TYVM thank you very much
   *Clearly identify a spoller, which is a message that
   reveals a solution to a game or ending to a movie or program.


2. Read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) document if one exists. Many newsgroups and Web pages have an FAQ.


3. Use your username for your personal use only.


4. Do not assume material is accurate or up to date. Be forgiving of others' mistakes.


5. Never read someone's private e-mail.