Internet Book

This introduction to the Internet and commercial online services for the beginner and intermediate user explains the jargon behind the technology and gives a broad picture of how the different parts of the Internet combine and interrelate. It contains step-by-step advice on choosing and setting up a modem, and on installing and configuring the software necessary for accessing the on-line features described in the book. It also includes appendices that contain elements such as a selection of Web sites, useful troubleshooting ... Read More

This introduction to the Internet and commercial online services for the beginner and intermediate user explains the jargon behind the technology and gives a broad picture of how the different parts of the Internet combine and interrelate. It contains step-by-step advice on choosing and setting up a modem, and on installing and configuring the software necessary for accessing the on-line features described in the book. It also includes appendices that contain elements such as a selection of Web sites, useful troubleshooting tips and advices on how to handle the many different file formats found on the Internet. Read Less