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.