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Internet Explorer 6
One of the first things that anybody needs is an Internet
browser. Internet Explorer is a very large program,
but it has everything you need. Visit The Microsoft
home page to get more information.
Note : This is the latest version
of Internet Explorer (Version 6). This version will not install
on old
operating
systems
such
as
Windows 95. Internet Explorer will run on one of the following
operating systems : Windows 98, Windows
98 Second Edition,
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows NT Workstation
4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition and
Windows XP Professional.
Installation: Click
here to install IE. Choose to open (or to run) the file/program.
This will start the installation program. If you get a security
warning at this stage, you will need to click the "Yes"
button to continue with the installation. Once the installation
begins, follow the installation instructions.
For Macintosh machines, click
here for OS 8.1 to 9.x or click
here for OS X.
Flash
Flash is an important web technology from Macromedia.
It allows you to view web based animation and sounds. It has
become very popular because it makes animations faster to
download, even over normal modem lines. Installing this software
will allow you to view websites that have been created using
Flash. The Flash
home page is available on the web.
Installation:
Go to the Macromedia
download page
Putty
Telnet is really useful, it allows you to log into another
computer and control it from your computer. There are a few
caveats to this, you can't just log into any computer. It
needs to be running a telnet server, and this only really
applies for some operating systems because you only get access
to a command line (like the ms-dos prompt - not a gui like
in windows). Unix/Linux is the where it is most useful. Just
about everything in Unix/Linux can be done in a command line.
If you want to use a Unix/Linux computer remotely - telnet
is the way to go. Putty is a really nice and really simple
telnet client for Windows. You can visit the Putty
home page for other useful programs if you really get
into it.
Installation:
Click
here and choose to save the file/program. Choose a spot
where you want the program (your desktop would be a good place)
and save it there. This program has no installation. Once
you have saved it just double-click the icon to start the
program.
SmartFTP
FTP stands for file transfer protocol. SmartFTP
is an intuitive FTP program. It gives you a Windows Explorer
style interface and it is much easier to use than the text
based FTP program that comes with most versions of Windows.
Installation:
Click
here and choose to open (or to run) the file/program.
This will start the installation program. If you get a security
warning at this stage, you will need to click the "Yes"
button to continue with the installation. Once the installation
begins, follow the installation instructions.
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