Searching the Web the easy way - - To find information quickly and easily on the World Wide Web, you will be using a search tool. When searching for information, enter a description of what you are interested in finding and the search tool will explore the database for the information you requested.
- Search Engines use a program called a robot to the examine the web for new and updated pages. It is impossible for a robot to index ever new page, since hundreds, even thousands of new pages are created each day.
- You will be using Search Engines to find information on the Web. The following are a list of the more popular search engines used today.
- Alta Vista - With over 30 million entries, Alta Vista is one of the biggest search engine, along with being the most widely accepted.
- Excite - This search engine is the most extensive search tool available. It offers on-line maps and a reference section.
- Lycos- If you looking for fascinating and fun information on the web, Lycos is the search engine to use.
- Yahoo - As a way to keep tract of their favorite sites, two students created this search tool, which has become one of the best search tools available on the web today.
Next lets learn about e-mail, one of the most popular parts of the Internet today is e-mail. | 
