Advanced Web Topics

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Advanced Web Topics

• Presentation for
• Master Internet VolunteerSM Program

North Dakota State University Extension Service
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Downloading and Installing Software

• Demos
• Limited functionality
• Expiration date
• Shareware
• Fully functional
• Registration fee required
• Freeware

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Software Sites

• TUCOWS
• http//www.tucows.com/
• Shareware.com
• http//www.shareware.com/
• Download.com
• http//www.download.com/
• Windows Software Archive
• ftp//ftp.winsite.com/
• Macintosh Software Archive
• ftp//mac.archive.umich.edu/

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Getting Started

• Select the operating system
• Read instructions
• Create a special folder for downloads
• c\download
• Write down the filename

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Save Files

• .EXE
• Executable files require installation
• .ZIP
• Zip files require unzipping before installation
• WinZip http//www.winzip.com/

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Software Installation (PC)

• Close open applications
• Select StartRun
• Browse to find the file
• c\download
• Look for .exe files
• Delete installation file(s) from c\download

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Beware of Viruses

• Boot virus
• File virus
• Macro virus

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Practical Precautions

• Install anti-virus software
• Remove floppies before booting
• Scan shared floppies
• Scan downloaded items
• Scan attachments before opening

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Hoaxes and Urban Legends

• Plain e-mail messages do not contain viruses
• Goodtimes is a myth
• Sites
• Computer Virus Myths
• Computer Incident Advisory Capability

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Plug-ins and ActiveX

• Expand browser capabilities
• Must be downloaded and installed

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Using Plug-ins

• What youll need depends on what you use
• Web sites should tell you when plug-ins are
  required
• The browser will tell you

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Common Plug-ins

• Real Player
• http//www.realaudio.com/
• streaming audio/video
• Shockwave
• http//www.macromedia.com/
• multimedia applications

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Common Plug-ins

• Adobe Acrobat
• http//www.adobe.com/
• camera-ready documents
• Quicktime
• http//www.apple.com/quicktime/
• video, 3D

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Finding Plug-ins

• BrowserWatch.coms Plug-in Plaza
• Netscapes Inline Plug-ins
• HelpAbout Plug-ins

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Installing Plug-ins

• Find the plug-in
• Choose operating system and complete other
  questions
• Download the file
• Run the installation program
• Test it.

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Master Internet VolunteerSM Programwww.ext.nodak
.edu/miv/
This slide set was prepared by the University of
Minnesota Master Internet Volunteer program
leaders and is being used with their permission.