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2. Why should I use the Internet? Back | Next There are lots of good reasons. Here are just a few of the cool things you can do: Explore great ways to learn and have fun. You can play games with other people across town or around the world, find out interesting things you never knew before, and print stories to read. Access information anytime, anywhere. You can help plan your family vacation, do research for school projects, and read about your favorite movie star. Exchange documents, pictures, music, video clips, and even software. You can listen to radio stations from around the world, send family photos, and preview new movies. Have instant communication with people all over the world. You can keep in touch with your friends and meet new ones, and get your questions answered by experts.     1. What is the Internet?     2. Why should I use the Internet?     3. What is the World Wide Web?     4. What are a web page and a website?     5. How does the Web work?     6. What's a home page?     7. How do I move around the Web?     8. What does .com mean?     9. What's the story with all those funny slashes and         dots?     10. What's e-mail?     11. What's so great about e-mail?     12. How does e-mail work?     13. How can I send e-mail to my friend?     14. Are there ways to have fun with e-mail?     15. What about chat? What is it?     16. Is there anything I should know when I'm in a chat           room?     17. How do I find cool websites?     18. How can I find information like a phone number or           e-mail address?     19. Is there anything I need to be afraid of on the            Internet?     20. Can I listen to music or see movies on the Net? Learn the Net (www.learnthenet.com) is Copyright 1996-2008. Michael Lerner Productions. All Rights Reserved.