Chapter Three

3.3 Internet Services

At the end of this topic, students should be able to:

Explain Internet Services

Internet Services

Types of Internet Services

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E-Mail Instant Messaging

WWW

VoIP Message Boards

FTP

Internet Services – E-Mail

What is e-mail?

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Short for electronic mail

The transmission of messages and files via a computer network consist of simple text or can contain attachments, such

as documents, graphics, or audio/video clips Some Web sites—such as MSN Hotmail and Yahoo!—

provide free e-mail services

One of the original services on the Internet

Internet Services – E-MailWhat is an e-mail address?

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Unique name that consists of a user name and domain name that identifies the user

Adam@gmail.com

Create an Account in GMail

Internet Services – E-Mail• A user name – a unique combination of characters,

such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies a specific user.

• Address book/ contacts folder – contains a list of names and e-mail address.

• SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol) – a communications protocol used by some outgoing mail servers.

• POP3 (Post Office Protocol – the latest version) – a communications protocol used by some incoming mail servers.

Internet Services – E-MailWhat is a mailing list?

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Also called as a distribution listDefinition – a group of e-mail

names and

addresses given a single name

When a message is sent to the mailing list, everyone on the list receives the message

To add your name to a mailing list you must subscribe to it; to remove your name you must unsubscribe

E-Mail

• Mailing lists & newsletters are one of the best ways to reach a targetted audience with each person having signed up specifically to receive information about your product or service.

• Medical mailing list example : AllMedia Inc. can handle any medical mailing list or medical email list request.

Internet Services – Instant Messaging

Internet Services – VoIP

Also called Internet telephony.Enables users to speak to other users over the Internet.To connect a calling party to one or more local or long distance called parties.

Internet Services – VoIP

Internet Services – Newsgroup & Message Boards

What are newsgroups and message boards?

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Newsgroup

Many Web sites use

message boards because they are easier to use

Online area where users discuss a particular subject

Message board Type of discussion group

Sample of Newsgroup

• Asus newsgroup on usenet, very helpful bunch.

• Hi Peter,When I had a A7N266-VM board, I found the Asus newsgroup alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus on usenet was a very good and friendly place for all sorts of Asus advice.

Internet Services - FTPWhat is FTP?

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File Transfer Protocol

Internet standard that allows you to upload and download files with other computers on the Internet

• FTP is one method, users have to transfer webpage files from their local machine to the server. FTP is performed using a 3rd party FTP program.

• Some examples of FTP programs are SmarterFTP, WS_FTP and Internet Explorer. Web developing programs like Dreamweaver can also be used to establish an FTP connection to a server.

Internet Services - FTP

Sample of FTP Program

• From FileZilla: • FileZilla is an FTP program for file uploading

and downloading to and from your FTP site, server, or host. The program lets you transfer files and navigate among folders, Web sites, and your computer. This software enables you to perform multiple file transfers simultaneously.

Question & Answer on FTP

• Question: What do I use to log into FTP?

• Answer: You will login using the FTP username and password that was supplied to you at the time you signed up with HostMySite.com..

Question &Answer on FTP

• Question: What software do I use to FTP? • Answer: There are a number of FTP programs

available. Some examples are SmarterFTP, WS_FTP, Filezilla, etc. You also have the option to use Internet Explorer.

Question &Answer on FTP

• To use Internet Explorer please follow these steps: Open Internet Explorer

• Type inftp://username@yourdomainname.com and press Enter.

• When prompted, enter your password