Everyday tips for the internet

Popular programs

Some programs are especially popular in the dormitory network and are used by many people. For example  data exchange programs like Direct Connect (DC++) or ICQ are very popular.

Many students also use programs like Skype to make telephone calls over the Internet. These conversations are free of charge amongst users and calls to normal telephone extensions are relatively cheap as well.

Ethno-portals

In the past few years several so called ethno-portals have been established through which foreigners living in Germany can keep in contact with fellow countrymen and exchange tips on life in Germany. Several well known sites are:

• russian: http:/www.germany.ru
• russian: http://www.okean.de
• turkish: http://www.vaybee.de
• chinese: http:/www.csuchen.de/bbs/
• african countries: http://www.fastafrica.de
• moroccan/arabian: http://www.maroczone.de
• polonian/german: http://www.polen-forum.de
• bulgarian: http://www.zaedno.de 
• international: http://www.multikulti-in.de