Internet for Busy People - Softcover

Christian-crumlish

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0078823250 ISBN 13: 9780078823251

Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill Osborne Media, 1997

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Whether you set aside an evening or a lunch hour - or just reach for this Busy People guide as you need it - you'll soon be on the fast track with the Internet. Explore Windows 95's seamless Internet connection or follow simple instructions for using other versions of Windows. Delve into the World Wide Web in mere minutes. Master the mysteries of e-mail, mailing lists, and Usenet newsgroups faster than you thought possible. Discover the power of FTP, Telnet, and Gopher in a flash. Understand how to search the Net and find fascinating new sites. Organized for a quick orientation, The Internet for Busy People offers exceptional timesaving features, including fast forwards: quick reference sections at the beginning of each chapter that demonstrate all the essential commands and features - an ideal way for more experienced users to explore the Internet in no time; shortcuts: accelerated routes to completing a task or solving a problem; habits & strategies: timesaving tips and convenient techniques; definitions: fast and clever ways to learn and remember the jargon; and cautions: known pitfalls and problems to avoid to save you time and headaches.

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Review

Osborne's terrific "For Busy People" series continues with the book designed to make exploring the Net as uncomplicated as possible. Each chapter starts with a "fast forward" section the provides quick reminders and the basics. The strategies and short cuts are genuinely helpful. There are clear definitions of any Net lingo. Colorful graphics and clean layout make using this book a real pleasure. If you want to get on the Net and get going, you can trust this book to provide just what you need, and no more or less.

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