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• Vicnet
  Vicnet offers a number of free two hour training courses, in their Melbourne-based training room (part of the State Library of Victoria), including:
  • Introduction to mc²
  • mc² for Group Owners/Moderators

  Phone Vicnet on 8664 7001 or 1800 629 835 (toll free) for more information or bookings, or access the Vicnet Training page, or mc² Training page to view the dates & times of current courses. For groups of 6 to 10 people it may be possible to arrange other dates & times, or training in different locations (Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland, etc.)

• How to use the Internet
  This i@ Tutorial shows you how the Internet works and how to use it. The Tutorial lets you test your progress as you go, at your own pace. Available in a range of languages

• How to avoid Viruses
  mc² advice on keeping your computer free of Viruses, Trojans, Browser Hijackers, Spyware and other unwanted items whilst surfing

• Content Regulation & Safe Surfing
  Do you need to protect children from accessing adult content? mc² info on software such as Net Nanny etc.

• Internet 101
  Basics about the Internet and the Web at internet101.org

• The Web At-A-Glance
  Quick tutorial that covers: What Is the Web? What Is the Web Made of? etc. at learnthenet.com

• Webwise
  Easy to use BBC Internet guide featuring tutorials, beginner guides, questions, commentaries etc.

• All Users
  Tips 'n tricks for setting up & fine tuning your (Windows or Mac) connection to the Net

• News & Resources  Online Technology Magazines & Sites

• Netiquette
  The rules of politeness & acceptable behavior on the Internet

• Organisations  Internet, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Software
  
  
• Vicnet Computer Resources Page

• Content Regulation & Filtering
  The Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Act 1999 became effective on January 1, 2000. In accordance with amended Australian Government legislation, Vicnet is now obliged to notify users within Australia about issues relating to Internet content. Also see the Vicnet Net Censorship page.

• Internet News & Resources
  mc² list of Online Technology Magazines & Sites. See also: Vicnet Directory of IT Organisations

• Women in Technology

• AssistNet
  Online Search Tools and Learning Resources

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