A hands-on reference on the Internet, this book covers finding and installing software, sending and receiving email, conducting research, chatting, finding people, configuring Internet access, plugging into Usenet, and more. An Internet QuickStart section shows how to connect to the Internet with the software provided, send first emails, conduct a surfing session and create Web pages within ten minutes. In addition, special attention is paid to technologies such as push channels, making secure purchases, ensuring Internet privacy, video-conferencing, Internet telephony and collaborating online. The attached CD-ROM contains everything the reader needs to start using the Internet, including free online time from ISPs, Internet Explorer 4.0, Netscape Navigator, and set-up software.
- ISBN10 0764532162
- ISBN13 9780764532160
- Publish Date 12 June 1998
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 June 2000
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
- Pages 1000
- Language English