68Chapter 5: Using the Internetwww.gateway.comLearning about the InternetThe Internet is a worldwide network of computers linked together to provideinformation to people everywhere. The two most popular services on theInternet are e-mail and the World Wide Web. You can access this network byconnecting your computer to a telephone, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), orcable line and signing up with an Internet service provider (ISP).Cable and DSL modems, a connection known as broadband, use your TV cableor special telephone lines to connect to your ISP and access the Internet. Cableand DSL modems connect to your computer through an Ethernet jack andprovide a faster connection speed than a standard telephone modem.Important For the location of your modem and Ethernet jacks, see“Left side” on page 3.Your computerconnects to theInternet throughan ISP.ISP Serverslet you connect tothe Internet andaccess your e-mailmessages.Internet Serversstore information so othercomputers can access itfrom the Internet.
