Internet Help forWomen

Contains: Introduction | Mind Your Manners | How do I get around_ | Useful Tips from Our Mailing List | Some other places to go for help.

Introduction

For those of you who are new to the Internet and need a helping hand

Welcome Aboard! If you've just got on the net, you should feel good about yourself, not shy about it. It's great to have you here!
What the Internet is to give you an idea of the bigger picture.
Getting Started on the Internet some pointers.

The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette, by Arlene Rinaldi
Emotional Smileys Called emoticons Smileys are characteristic to the Internet and can help smooth over miscommunications.
A Smiley Dictionary

Simply put, the answer is Search Engines

We've got a great group of women from all over the world helping each other learn the Internet. For free even!

Here are some of the things discussed this month (March 1996)

The Internet is vast and there are many sites set up specifically to help you. We know the Internet is tough to learn, because, without training, you're on your own. It's not so bad. After all,we're doing it. Learning at your own pace can be fun, and we're here to help. Think of it as a great big scavenger hunt, and it's not so bad!

Not all these sites are specifically for women. But they'll help get you started.

Note: If you are looking for training and need to know what to look for in a trainer, or if you need help finding a trainer, please feel free to contact us: