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::From [[Internet]]:

::<blockquote>Aside from the complex physical connections that make up its infrastructure, the Internet is facilitated by bi- or multi-lateral commercial contracts (e.g., [[peering agreement]]s), and by technical specifications or [[communications protocol|protocol]]s that describe how to exchange [[data]] over the network. Indeed, the Internet is defined by its interconnections and routing policies.</blockquote>--[[User:Mboverload|mboverload]][[User_talk:mboverload|<font color="red">@</font>]] 21:57, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

:I agree with mboverload. To visit a web site, you need to translate its ___domain name (e.g., en.wikipedia.org) to an IP address (e.g., 208.80.152.2). For that, you need a DNS server. There are free DNS providers that you can use. The next thing you would need would be a DHCP server to give ''your'' computer an IP address. I know of no free DHCP providers. In order to use an ISPs servers, you have to register your modem with them. Otherwise, access will be denied. Further, if you connected a modem to your TV cable line, you might also need permission to pass through their routers.--[[User:Hello. I&#39;m new here, but I&#39;m sure I can help out.|Hello. I&#39;m new here, but I&#39;m sure I can help out.]] ([[User talk:Hello. I&#39;m new here, but I&#39;m sure I can help out.|talk]]) 22:09, 5 August 2008 (UTC)

== How to convert/use documents from StarOffice5.2 in Microsoft Word? ==