A browser is an application that allows your to see the World Wide Web.
The World Wide Web (WWW) is a part of the Internet.
E-mail, Newsgroups, telnet, FTP are all parts of the Internet as well.
They also have programs that allow them to be used.
The WWW is what most people will refer to as "The Internet".
Below is a short description of the two most popular browsers.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer, made by Microsoft, is currently in version 5.
Internet Explorer is the foundation for Windows 98 and it is on all new computers as well.
If you bought a computer within the last 2 years you have Internet Explorer loaded on your computer.
To update your Internet Explorer visit this web site.
Netscape Communicator
Netscape Communicator is the upgrade to the popular Netscape Navigator. It incorporates browsing, email, web publishing, and many other things. Netscape does not come on many computers but is available for free download.
To download Netscape Communicator, go to this web site.
