---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Microsoft Windows 95 README for Internet connection August 1995 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) Copyright Microsoft Corporation, 1995
This document provides complementary or late-breaking information to supplement the Microsoft Windows 95 documentation. ------------------------How to Use This Document------------------------ To view Internet.txt on screen in Notepad, maximize the Notepad window. To print Internet.txt, open it in Notepad, or another word processor,and then use the Print command on the File menu. --------CONTENTS--------Why Is the Internet So Popular?How Can I Connect to the Internet?NotesOnline Services--Where You Can Get MSIE.exe ===============================Why is the Internet So Popular?===============================The Internet is a rich source of online information, covering almostany 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. ==================================How Can I Connect to the Internet?==================================-- 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! =====Notes=====If you do not see the MSN icon on your desktop, you can install it byopening 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. ===========================================Online Services--Where You Can Get MSIE.exe===========================================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
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