The Internet for Dummies (4th Edition) - Softcover

Levine, John R.; Baroudi, Carol; Young, Margaret Levine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764501062 ISBN 13: 9780764501067

Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide, 1997

Synopsis

With the release of a fourth edition, the best-selling The Internet For Dummies maintains its place as the leading practical, plain-English guide to what's new and necessary in the phenomenally growing realm of the Internet and the World Wide Web. If you're new to the Internet, you'll appreciate special coverage on just what the Internet is, how it came to be, and where it's headed. If you've already ventured onto this ever-evolving global computer network, you'll enjoy this edition's expanded coverage of the multimedia-rich World Wide Web, tips on finding the information you want, guidance on surfing the Net through commercial online services -- and taking the next step, getting a direct Internet connection through an ISP (Internet Service Provider). The Internet For Dummies, 4th Edition, gives you quick answers and sage advice on everything from sending and receiving e-mail messages (and cracking open e-mail attachments) to participating in online chats -- and limiting your children's access to inappropriate ones. Be sure to keep The Internet For Dummies, 4th Edition, in your virtual glove compartment whenever you venture out onto the Information Superhighway.

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Review

Even if you're not a dummy, the sixth edition of The Internet for Dummies is one of the best user's guides to the Internet now available. Many so-called Internet books are nothing more than printed collections of Web addresses, but John Levine, Carol Baroudi, and Margaret Levine Young recognize that deciding to use the Internet involves financial commitments and computer-hardware decisions as much as it does looking at neat pictures. That said, don't expect to set up your own e-commerce site with this book, and don't expect to find step-by-step instructions for starting your computer. But do expect to get some good advice about picking an ISP (Internet Service Provider), protecting your privacy (and your kids), and connecting with Windows or a Mac. The authors also do an exceptional job of explaining such terms as PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) and what it is for, and they even talk about the old Unix shell account (with a Lynx text browser) for those not getting a PPP account. You'll find tips for optimizing your browser for speed, building your first Web page, managing e-mail, subscribing to mailing lists, and, yes, shopping. What is most impressive, however, is the balanced approach the authors take in evaluating Web sites (they do give some Web addresses), online services, and browser software. They offer the pros and cons and let you sort it out. They also include their own Web address so you can look for updates to the book and check on their latest favorites. --Patrick O'Kelley

From the Publisher

Fully updated - puts all the essential Internet information right at your fingertips.

Edition details

• Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764501062
• ISBN 13: 9780764501067
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 374