IntroductionAs the result of changes in technology and the changing needs of the literacy community, it has become necessary to investigate and implement methods of improving the means, and speed of communication. With the widespread use of the Internet, and many providers of Internet service available, an electronic communication method becomes the obvious choice. Due to funding through the Ministry of Education and Training, and support from the AlphaCom Network at George Brown College, computer equipment is being made available to those literacy programs that are in need. Other programs may be eligible for some upgrading of their existing equipment. All communication with the Ministry regarding funding, statistical reporting and grant applications will eventually be accomplished electronically through the AlphaCom network. It has been determined, through communication with the various programs, that there is a wide range of technical competency throughout the Southwestern Ontario Adult Literacy Network. Some administrators are well trained in the use of the Internet and E-mail, while others have very little experience, if any. Most of the computer software that you will use has a help system built into the software. However, many people, including myself, prefer to have a printed copy of instructions that they can reference. For this reason, this manual has been constructed as a step by step instruction guide for the relatively new user. Since the AlphaCom Network recommends the use of Netscape Navigator rather than Microsoft Internet Explorer, this manual uses Netscape Communicator 4. Communicator 4 has many features including Netscape Navigator and Messenger for E-mail. You will also find included a section on using your computer as a fax machine. Since most users will have made the transition to Windows 95, this manual is written assuming that you will be using Windows 95 I hope that you will find this manual useful in your adventures with electronic communication. Please forward all comments regarding omissions or improvements to this manual to: Gary Miller |
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