Networking : Introduction

## Networking

# Introduction

T his chapter tells you how to connect BeOS to the network and how to use the Web and e-mail applications that BeOS provides. The first sections tell you how to get connected:

- Supported Hardware lists the network cards and modems that are supported by BeOS 5.
- Networking Glossary provides a brief glossary of networking terms.
- Network Preferences describes the Network preferences application. If you're connecting to the network through the Ethernet, or if you're creating a stand-alone network, you'll use Network to configure your connection.
- Dial-up Networking describes the DialUpNetworking preferences application. If you're connecting to the network through a modem, you'll use DialUpNetworking.
- E-mail Preferences tells you how to configure the BeOS e-mail server so you can send and receive e-mail.

The final sections describe the BeOS Web and e-mail applications:

- NetPositive describes the BeOS Web browser.
- PoorMan is the BeOS Web server.
- BeMail is the BeOS e-mail application.

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