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Learn the Net News--a free weekly service from Learn the Net.com
http://www.learnthenet.comVol. 2, No. 39 -- Week of October 8, 2000
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Welcome to Learn the Net News.
Are you in the market for a new computer? With so many options to choose from, buying the right one can make your head spin. This week technology expert Larry Magid offers advice for the PC-challenged shopper:
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/larry.htmLatin America conjures up images of colorful fiestas, lively music and rugged landscapes. In fact the continent offers this and much more. Discover the diverse countries of South America with our Web Tour:
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/features/tour.htm------------------------------------------------
New to the Net? Need helping conquering cyberspace? Our guidebook, "The Portable Learn the Net" is an economical way--just US $9.95--to get yourself, friends and family connected.
To learn more and order online, go to:
http://www.learnthenet.com/books/book.htm.---------------------------------------------
"Top Ten Things You Can Do on the Net This Week" include:
1. Find sound effects online:
http://www.findsounds.com/2. Print and color nursery rhymes:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/rhymes/coloring/3. Learn sign language:
http://www.handspeak.com/sign.html4. Watch the creation of the 2001 Rose Parade floats:
http://www.hgtv.com/HGTV/rosecam/index.htm5. Take judo lessons:
http://www.judoinfo.com/tech2.htm6. Study the heavenly constellations:
http://astro.geoman.net/us/sans_flash/html/lesconstels.html7. Cook up healthy meals:
http://www.deliciousdecisions.com/cb/index.html8. Ponder some truly dumb laws:
http://www.dumblaws.com/9. Explore the life of Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan:
http://www.tarzan.org/official_biography_part1.html10. View a century of Olympic photos:
http://www.journale.com/kodak/olympics/olympichistory/index_body1.shtml
Do you have a site to recommend? Let us know, please:
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There’s no doubt that telephone calls are getting cheaper, but every month my phone bill seems to get higher. I suppose it’s because I’m talking more than ever, lulled by the low rates. Recently, I’ve been experimenting with a new technology, Internet telephony, which promises to eliminate long-distance charges by routing calls over the Net. While the quality of the calls has varied, the price is certainly right.
This week, we feature a how-to article about Internet telephony that will let you talk to your heart’s content. With the addition of some inexpensive hardware, you can easily turn your PC into a telephone. To get started, point your browser to:
http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/64teleph.htm------------------------------------------------
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