Windows 95 CD-ROM Internet.txt File

 Last reviewed: July 18, 1996
Article ID: Q135900
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article contains a copy of the information in the Internet.txt file from the Windows 95 CD-ROM. Setup copies this file to the Windows folder.

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           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? Notes Online Services--Where You Can Get MSIE.exe

Why is the Internet So Popular?

The Internet is a rich source of online information, covering almost any 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 by opening 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
On GEnie 
     MOVE TO PAGE 95

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KBSubcategory: win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: July 18, 1996
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