Internet Services

1. Chapter Three
3.3 Internet Services
At the end of this topic, students
should be able to:
Explain Internet Services

2. Internet Services
Types of Internet Services
p. 2.04
E-Mail Instant
Messaging
WWW
VoIP Message
Boards
FTP

3. Internet Services – E-Mail
What is e-mail?
p. 2.25
 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

4. Internet Services – E-Mail
What is an e-mail address?
p. 2.27 Fig. 2-25
 Unique name that consists of a user name and
domain name that identifies the user
Adam@gmail.com

5. Create an Account in GMail

6. 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.

7. Internet Services – E-Mail
What is a mailing list?
p. 2.31 Fig. 2-29
 Also called as a distribution list
Definition – 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

8. 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.

9. Internet Services – Instant Messaging

10. 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.

11. Internet Services – VoIP

12. Internet Services – Newsgroup &
Message Boards
What are newsgroups and message boards?
p. 2.30 Fig. 2-28
 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

13. 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.

14. Internet Services - FTP
What is FTP?
p. 2.29 Fig. 2-27
 File Transfer
Protocol
 Internet standard
that allows you to
upload and
download files
with other
computers on the
Internet

15. • 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

16. 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.

17. 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..

18. 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.

19. Question &Answer on FTP
• To use Internet Explorer please follow these
steps: Open Internet Explorer
• Type in
ftp://username@yourdomainname.com and
press Enter.
• When prompted, enter your password