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The Gustavus Public Library's Public-Use Computers give you full access to all the resources available on the Internet . To connect to the Internet from home, use the Gustavus Community Network.

What is the Internet and how do I use it? Try these beginners' guides to the Internet and the World-Wide Web: Microsoft's Internet Tutorial or Learn The Net or Many others. The Internet is simply a bunch of switches and wires connecting many of the world's computers. This connection is used in many ways. For example:

The World-Wide Web is a hyperlinked collection of documents and other information. The following portals or starting points categorize and index the World-Wide Web to make it easier to use:

Portal or Starting Point Sponsor or owner Details
SLED: The Statewide Library Electronic Doorway Alaska State Library Internet Resources For, By, and About Alaskans. An advisory group of citizens and librarians chooses sites of interest to Alaskans for the SLED menus.
Yahoo Yahoo! Organized information on tens of thousands of computers linked to the Web. The world's most popular Portal (World-Wide Web Starting Point).
Excite Excite A leading Web portal, offering free, personalized information and services, including 18 content channels, state-of-the-art search technology, Web-based email, PAL instant messaging, chat, and online shopping.
AltaVista AltaVista Company Integrates unique technology and services to deliver relevant results faster for individuals and Web-based businesses
Many Others Yahoo! This continuously updated list contains many other World-Wide-Web Portals.

Electronic Mail is one of the most popular uses of the Internet.

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