By Noel Estabrook
Contributing Author: Bill Vernon
Here is a quick preview of what you'll find in this book:
Part I, "The Basics," takes you through some of the things you'll need to know before you start. You'll get a clear explanation of what the Internet is really like, learn how you can actually use the Internet in real life, find tips on Internet Service Providers, and receive an introduction to the World Wide Web.
Part II, "E-Mail: The Great Communicator," teaches you all you'll need to know about e-mail. Learn basics like reading and sending e-mail, as well as more advanced functions such as attaching documents, creating aliases, and more. You'll also find out all about listservs and how to use them to your advantage.
Part III, "News and Real-Time Communication," shows you many of the things that make the Internet an outstanding tool for communication. You'll learn about newsgroups and how to communicate with thousands of people by clicking your mouse. You'll also learn how to carry on live, real-time conversations over the Internet, as well as get information on some of the hottest new technology such as Net Phones.
Part IV, "The World Wide Web," shows you what is now the most exciting part of the Internet. Learn which browser is best for you, get the basics of Web navigation, and find out how to help your browser with plug-ins. Finally, you'll discover the most powerful tool on the Web today--the search engine--and more importantly, how to use it.
Part V, "Finding Information on the Net," explains some of the other useful functions of the Net. You'll learn how to transfer files and use Gopher. You'll also learn how to access libraries and other resources by using Telnet. Finally, this section will show you how to use the Internet to locate people, places, and things that might not be available directly through the Web.
Part VI, "Getting the Most Out of the Internet," shows you practical ways to use the Internet. You can find resources and techniques on how to get information about entertainment, education, and business. Finally, learn how to use the Internet just to have fun.
Part I, "The Basics," takes you through some of the things you'll need to know before you start. You'll get a clear explanation of what the Internet is really like, learn how you can actually use the Internet in real life, find tips on Internet Service Providers, and receive an introduction to the World Wide Web.
Part II, "E-Mail: The Great Communicator," teaches you all you'll need to know about e-mail. Learn basics like reading and sending e-mail, as well as more advanced functions such as attaching documents, creating aliases, and more. You'll also find out all about listservs and how to use them to your advantage.
Part III, "News and Real-Time Communication," shows you many of the things that make the Internet an outstanding tool for communication. You'll learn about newsgroups and how to communicate with thousands of people by clicking your mouse. You'll also learn how to carry on live, real-time conversations over the Internet, as well as get information on some of the hottest new technology such as Net Phones.
Part IV, "The World Wide Web," shows you what is now the most exciting part of the Internet. Learn which browser is best for you, get the basics of Web navigation, and find out how to help your browser with plug-ins. Finally, you'll discover the most powerful tool on the Web today--the search engine--and more importantly, how to use it.
Part V, "Finding Information on the Net," explains some of the other useful functions of the Net. You'll learn how to transfer files and use Gopher. You'll also learn how to access libraries and other resources by using Telnet. Finally, this section will show you how to use the Internet to locate people, places, and things that might not be available directly through the Web.
Part VI, "Getting the Most Out of the Internet," shows you practical ways to use the Internet. You can find resources and techniques on how to get information about entertainment, education, and business. Finally, learn how to use the Internet just to have fun.