Internet All In One Desk Reference For Dummies - Softcover

Levine, John R.; Reinhold, Arnold; Young, Margaret Levine; Lowe, Doug; Harvey, Greg; Mohta, Viraf D.; Ewing, Kelly; Kaufeld, Jennifer; Weverka, Peter; Hill, Brad; Musick, Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764506765 ISBN 13: 9780764506765

Publisher: For Dummies, 2000

Synopsis

The Internet is a big topic, and an intimidating one to a new user. Not only do you need to find and connect to a service provider to go online, but you also have to figure out how to use communications software before you even begin reaping the benefits of being online. The Internet 9 In 1 For Dummies Desk Reference reduces the intimidation by giving simple and helpful instruction on going online, using e-mail, reading newsgroups, chatting, browsing the Web, and creating Web pages. This book also helps readers understand popular Internet activities like shopping on the Web and electronic investing. The Internet 9 In 1 For Dummies Desk Reference features an Internet directory that points readers to the tried and true sites on the Web that deliver great content and service. The book also includes special section-specific indexes as well as a general index to better help readers find the information they want right away.This Desk Reference also includes a CD-ROM that includes many of the tools mentioned in the book that an Internet user needs to enhance their experience including Internet Explorer 5, Netscape Communicator 4.5, Outlook Express, a variety of Web building tools, and a page of links to Web sites referenced throughout the book.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Discover how to: Select the right ISP
Send and receive e-mail
Join newsgroups and chat online
Build your own Web site
Trace your family tree
Plan travel and buy tickets

All this and a BONUS CD-ROM, which includes:
Free Agent 1.21, a freeware guide to newsgroups
Net Nanny 4.0, evaluation version, for "kid proofing" the Internet
Paint Shop Pro 6.0, evaluation version, image-editing software
StuffIt Expander, shareware version, a file decompressor

From the Back Cover:

9 books in 1 - your key to internet success

Find out how to surf, send e-mail, and create Web pages! The magnitude of cyberspace can be overwhelming. This friendly guide offers nine quick reference modules that show you topic by topic how to explore the Web with confidence, whether you're a beginner or a veteran. From customizing your browser to investing online, this handy reference has you covered! Open the book for instant information on Internet basics, e-mail, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, newsgroups and chat, creating Web pages, America Online, and Internet activities - plus an Internet directory. all this on the bonus CD-ROM Free Agent 1.21, a freeware guide to newsgroups Net Nanny 4.0 evaluation version, for "kid proofing" the Internet An evaluation version of Paint Shop Pro 6.0 image-editing software A shareware version of Stufflt Expander, a file decompressor PC running Windows 95 or later; Windows NT 4 or later, or a 68040 Mac running OS 7.55 or later. See the CD appendix for further requirements and details. Plus leading Internet tools

Discover how to: Select the right ISP Send and receive e-mail Join newsgroups and chat online Build your own Web site Trace your family tree Plan travel and buy tickets

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About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764506765
• ISBN 13: 9780764506765
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 730