World Wide Web

Is the Web the same as the Internet?

Not exactly. The World Wide Web is the most well-known and visible part of the Internet - the part that you see through your Web browser. It's a global series of interconnected pages (hence the word "web") containing text, graphics, and multimedia.

How do I get to Web sites I read about?

Simply type the site's address ( known as the URL ) into the address blank on your Web browser and hit the Return or Enter key on your keyboard. Konocti Net's Web site URL is simply www.konocti.net (you can usually leave off the "http://" portion of a URL when you type it in).

What is a "plug-in"?

A plug-in is a piece of software that you add to your Web browser to allow it to display content that the browser can't display on its own. Plug-ins allow your browser to show video and animation, play audio, and perform other functions.

What plug-ins should I have?

Some of the more popular plug-ins include QuickTime, Shockwave, Adobe Acrobat Reader, RealPlayer. The latest Konocti Net software installation disk contains all these plug-ins.

How do I save Web pages that I like?

Make sure the page is currently displayed in your browser. Then go to your browser's File menu and select Save As. Choose a place on your hard disk where you would like to save the page and click OK or Save. You can also just bookmark the page in your browser to make it easy to get back to without actually saving it.

Why do links seem to change color?

Links change color to show you which links you've already clicked. The color change helps you keep track of where you've been.

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