Internet Help

Fortunately, most of the locals are actually friendly. In fact, the Net actually has a rich tradition of helping out visitors and newcomers.

– Adam Gaffin; EFF’s Guide to the Internet; December 11, 1996.

Each of the Internet application chapters includes a section on help, and the Internet security and more Internet information sections also provide information that might help. This section provides basic help on the underlying Internet itself. The following sections provide more information.

Historical resources. RFC 1594, Answers to Commonly asked ‘New Internet User’ Questions, provides an interesting historical perspective on Internet help issues from March, 1994.