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1. Internet Connection

   1. Cable

   2. DSL

   3. Dial-up

2. Browser

3. E-mail Client

4. Virus Protection Software

5. Backup

6. Firewall

1. Internet Connection – the connection of a single or multiple computers to the Internet acquired via Internet Service Providers (ISP) such as XO, AT&T, MSN, AOL, etc.

Speed and price very depending on the connection type.  The speed is measured in Kbps and Mbps (1 Mbps equals to approximately 1000 Kbps).  Compare the average time to download a 3.75MB video clip utilizing different types of connection:

Speed (Kbps/Mbps)	Connection (type)	Download Time (min:sec)
28.8 Kbps	Dial-up	17:47
33.6 Kbps	Dial-up	15:14
56.6 Kbps	Dial-up	09:09
128  Kbps	DSL	04:00
256  Kbps	DSL	02:00
512  Kbps	DSL	01:00
1.5   Mbps	Cable/DSL	00:20

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