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[edit] Common web browsers

Once you have an Internet connection, Knoppix has several different browsers built in. A browser is a program for using the World Wide Web, one of the Internet's most popular services.

• For a quick start, click Konqueror Web Browser on the Panel.
• For a more sophisticated web browser, click the “Mozilla Browser” button on the Panel. Mozilla Web Browser takes longer to start than Konqueror, especially on slower computers with limited RAM. Note: The Mozilla browser/email suite has not been included in the Knoppix CD since 3.8 in favor of Mozilla Firefox. Mozilla and Firefox are both available on the 4.0 DVD.
• Recently, Mozilla Firefox, a fast, light browser, has become popular.
• For a minimal web browser, click K menu -> Internet -> Dillo.
• For text-only web browsing (yes, really), click K menu -> Internet -> Lynx. Then hit the letter G (for Go). You will be prompted to enter the web address that you want to visit. Type the web address that you want, then press Enter. The web page will be loaded.

[edit] Email

Knoppix has several different email clients. An email client is a program that lets you send and receive Internet email. Here is how to set up the KMail email client in Knoppix:

1. Click the K menu in the bottom left corner.
2. Point to “Internet”.
3. Click “KMail (Mail Client)”.
4. The KMail mail program will be loaded.
5. Click the “Settings” menu.
6. Click “Configure KMail”.
7. The KMail configuration screen will appear. On the left side, ensure that “Identities” is selected. Click “Modify”.
8. Enter your real name, organisation and email address, then click OK.
9. Click “Network”.
10. Click “Remove”.
11. Click “Add”.
12. Make sure “SMTP” is selected, then click OK.
13. In the “Host” box, enter the hostname of your Internet Service Provider's outgoing SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server. If the SMTP server requires authentication, check the “Server requires authentication” box and enter your username and password for sending mail.
14. Click OK.
15. Click the “Receiving” tab.
16. Click “Add”.
17. Select the type of incoming mail server you have. Most Internet Service Providers use POP (Post Office Protocol). Some provide IMAP (Internet Message Application Protocol).
18. Click OK.
19. Enter your login and password for receiving your email. Enter the server which provides your incoming email in the “Host” box.
20. Click OK. This takes you back to the “Configure KMail” screen.
21. Click OK again.
22. To see if you have new mail, click the “File” menu, then “Check Mail”. Or click the “Check Mail In” button on the toolbar. KMail will look for your new messages.
23. To write email, click the “Message” menu, then “New Message”. Or click the “New Message” button on the Toolbar.
24. When you have finished writing, click the “Message” menu, then “Send”. Or click the “Send” button in the Toolbar.

Important
Knoppix will not let you accidentally run Linux programs received by email.
Program files must be given execute permission before they can be run by double-clicking on them.
This gives excellent protection against would-be “email viruses”, while still letting you open ordinary document attachments easily.