Getting Started with Internet Explorer 6.0

The Internet got its start in the 1960s as an experiment by the Department of Defense as a way for large computers to communicate with other large computers. The Internet has evolved into the largest online computer network in the worldone accessed by hundreds of millions of people every day.

Today, using the Internet, you are able to locate old classmates, communicate with friends using e-mail or chat, or find phone numbers, directions, and maps so you can arrange visits. The Internet allows you to explore the museums of the world or shop for items that are unavailable at your local mall all with a click of a button. You can control your finances or improve your mind with educational opportunities any time of day and from any location. The Internet gives you a greater connection to the world.

This introduction to Internet Explorer 6.0 provides a basic overview of Internet Explorer features and how to use them to explore the Internet. You will practice how to access Web sites, navigate the Internet, save your favorite Web sites, search for information, and save and print Web pages.