The Rough Guide to The Internet 9 (Rough Guide Internet/Computing) - Softcover

Kennedy, Angus

9781843531012: The Rough Guide to The Internet 9 (Rough Guide Internet/Computing)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843531011 ISBN 13: 9781843531012

Publisher: Rough Guides, 2003

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INTRODUCTION

READ ME

Hooking up to the Internet isn’t such a big deal these days. So why do you need a book to get online? Or more to the point, why do you need one if you’re already there?

You don’t, of course. In fact, most people just start clicking and worry about the consequences later. That’s why they catch viruses, get scammed (p.172), unwittingly install "spyware" and wonder why their computers keep crashing. It’s why so few know how to get the best from a search engine, take part in online discussions, collect their email on the road, set up a second account, maintain their privacy or avoid junk email. And why most people’s time is spent sifting through rubbish websites instead of going straight to the best. You can do it the hard way too – if you don’t mind wasting half your life.

Or you can do it the smart way and leave the hard work to us. We’ve spent years test-driving software, sorting through sites, torturing search engines and figuring out what works best. You’ll find the latest results distilled into this small book, plus tips on how to do everything from scoring a free email address to building an online photo gallery.

If you only read one chapter, make it "Find it". Know it back-to-front and you’ll have the Net around your little finger. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you become an expert.

The fact that we find ourselves flipping through this book from time to time suggests that it’s as much a desktop reference for old-timers as a beginner’s guide. So we hope you’ll keep a dog-eared copy by your computer for many years to come. That said, things change, so keep your eyes peeled for each new edition.

Best wishes and bon voyage!

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From the Back Cover:

Essentials are hands-on tutorials with a orientation designed to give readers a through knowledge of software applications in a short period of time. Essentials texts are four color with oversized screen shots so users can follow along. Getting Started with the Internet. Using E-Mail. Other Ways to Connect with People. Still More Ways to Connect with People. Searching the World Wide Web—Getting the Information You Need. Downloading Files. Fun and Games on the Internet. Creating Your Own Homepage. For anyone interested in learning about Internet browsers.

About the Author:

Peter Buckley and Duncan Clark are co-authors of the Rough Guide to PCs and the Rough Guide Website Directory and editors of Rough Guides' music website.

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