Internet Tutor
These links provide an introduction to the Internet,
some statistical information and a few miscellaneous
resources. All of this information is aimed at helping
the relatively new user in finding out exactly what the
Internet is all about.
Introduction to the Internet
What is the Internet?
Have some general questions about the Internet? Try looking here for answers. This document contains a modified chapter from Ed Krol's exceptional 1992 book, The Whole Internet User's Guide and Catalog.Library of Congress Internet Resources Index
This comprehensive listing of Internet Resources will give you most everything you ever wanted to know about the Internet, and more.How the Internet Came to Be
Complete resources guide to the History of the Internet, How it Started, Where it is going, and much more.Internet Starter Kit
Adam Engst's book The Internet Starter Kit is now completely available online. It is intended to be used with the paper version, but the online version is very useful on its own. The Internet Starter Kit is available for Windows and for Macintosh users.Zen and the Art of the Internet
Brendan Kehoe's introductory guide includes sections on network basics, email, mailing lists, FTP, Usenet, Telnet and more.
Statistical Information
Yahoo: Internet Statistics and Demographics
The "all-encompassing" listing of statistical and demographic information concerning the Internet.Internet Facts and Statistics
A concise compilation of facts and demographics statistics on the Internet and World Wide Web.Internet Statistics - Estimated
An up-to-the-second estimate of the number of people with Internet access, as well as the number of web sites. These estimates are based on Internet statistics from the Internet Business Center, as well as other sites. The last known values are combined with the last known growth rates to predict the values.
Miscellaneous Resources
Internet Society Home Page
Follow the Information Services link for interesting information on the breadth of the Internet around the world, including regional and national developments, Internet technologies, applications, issues, user communities, and more. A Global Connectivity Map, tables, charts, and graphs provide a summary.BABEL: A Glossary of Computer Oriented Abbreviations and Acronyms
BABEL provides a long list of one-line descriptions for a broad range of computer related abbreviations and acronyms.Internet Country Codes
Wondering where that interesting World Wide Web page or Usenet newsgroup post is from? Well, you can look up the country code in this alphabetical list to find out. Also, you can use a domain name to find out information about an organization using Whois.
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