What is the Worldwide Web?

A system of Internet(web) servers that support specially formatted documents. The documents are formatted in a markup language called HTML (HyperText Markup Language) that supports links to other documents, as well as graphics, audio, and video files. This means you can jump from one document to another simply by clicking on hot spots(links). Not all Internet servers are part of the World Wide Web. There are several applications called Web browsers that make it easy to access the World Wide Web; Two of the most popular being Netscape Navigator and Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

What is the Internet?

Much is being said about the Internet and the vast opportunities it provides to send and receive information around the world. If you are new to the Internet and you don't have much computer experience, it may take some practice to become proficient.

The Internet is basically a vast network of computers connected together via satellite and telephone data transmission lines spanning the globe. By using a modem connection to a local service provider, a user can send or receive messages, gather information, and even listen to audio programs, all online!

Unlike online services, which are centrally controlled, the Internet is decentralized by design. Each Internet computer, called a host, is independent. Its operators can choose which Internet services to use and which local services to make available to the global Internet community. Remarkably, this anarchy by design works exceedingly well.

There are a variety of ways to access the Internet. Most online services offer access to some Internet services. It is also possible to gain access through a commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP).

By God's grace, Family Radio can now broadcast its "Christ-centered" broadcasts over the Internet 24 hours a day in 15 different languages and provide literature (text) as well.

Different ways to access Family Radio via Internet / Minimum System Requirements

Computer: Many computers made today already include the components and software needed to access the Internet. As a guideline, we have included below a list of general specifications required to use the Internet. You may want to refer to these minimum requirements when purchasing a new computer or upgrading your existing model.

• A Modem - To connect your computer to a telephone line, cable or DSL service.
• An account with an Internet service provider, to connect your computer to the Internet.
• Computer software for browsing the Internet (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape).

Minimum System Requirements:

• (IBM PC Compatible) 400 MHZ AMD or Pentium processor
• 128 megabytes of RAM
• 28.8 kbps or faster telephone modem
• 32-bit sound card
• 15" monitor
• Computer Speakers
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Compatible operating systems: Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP, Linux, Unix

Television: Another way to access the Internet is through a television interface. You don't need a computer and there's no software to load. Your television can be your gateway to the Internet. Just like watching TV, you can explore the Internet using a remote control or wireless keyboard. Internet television converter boxes are widely available at electronics and computer stores.

Here's how it works:

1. You need at least late model television (1994+)
2. A telephone line
3. A Television Internet converter box (such as MSN-TV) ^{Formerly Web-TV}
4. Simply connect the Internet converter box to your television, connect a standard telephone line to the converter box, and use the remote control to connect to the Internet. The remaining configuration is done automatically by the converter box itself.

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