Summary

Well, that about wraps it up for downloads and plug-ins. By now you should know:

1. That downloading is the process of saving files from the Internet onto your computer.
2. The different types of files you can download, such as audio, video and software.
3. That there are security issues with downloading.
4. How to download a file and save it to your hard drive.
5. That a plug-in is special software that enhances your browser.
6. That Shockwave and Flash are two of the most popular plug-ins to add interactivity and motion to Web pages.
7. How to find a plug-in and download it.
8. That you need to install software or a plug-in once you've downloaded it and how to do this.
9. How to test if the Shockwave plug-in is working.
10. How to test if the Flash plug-in is working.
11. How to save Web pages.