Netscape Communicator: An Overview

Synopsis

Netscape Communicator: An Overview introduces users to the major components of the Communicator suite including e-mail newsgroups Web channels and simple Web page creation wizards.

Audience

This course is for anyone who wants an introduction to using Netscape Communicator for basic Internet communications.

Time

4 hours

Objectives

After completing Netscape Communicator: An Overview the user should be able to:

• Send, receive, and forward e-mail
• Subscribe to USENET newsgroups
• Read and post newsgroup messages
• Select automatic delivery channels
• Access wizards for making Web pages

Topics

The Communicator Suite

• Using the Communicator suite
• Using the component bar
• Exiting Communicator

E-mail with Netscape Messenger

• Sending e-mail
• Receiving e-mail
• Replying to e-mail
• Forwarding e-mail
• Attaching files to e-mail
• E-mail address lists

Newsgroups with Netscape Collabra

• Subscribing to newsgroups
• Reading newsgroups
• Replying to messages
• Posting new messages

Browsing Off-line with Netscaster

• Subscribing to channels
• Setting properties for channel updates
• Removing channels

Quick Web Pages with Composer

• Accessing Web page wizards
• Using templates for documents
• Publishing documents

Features

This course has the following features:

• Exercises that allow users to practice in Netscape Communicator
• A file containing the text of the exercises
• Simulations that allow users to practice course skills even if they don't have access to the Communicator product
• An Internet and Netscape glossary

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