Perhaps no field is more influential today than computer technology. It affects how we live, learn, play, and work. The Internet and World Wide Web have become a daily part of our society -- impacting youngsters to the elderly.

The goal of Getting Started with the Internet is to immerse the reader in this field of rapidly changing technology -- showing the processes, opportunities, and implications for the future. By increasing your knowledge, you can increase your ability to harness today's newest, cutting-edge technology for personal and professional use.

Three overall themes converge in Getting Started with the Internet:
-- Personal and organizational productivity are the keys to success. Communications and computer technologies support that productivity.
-- Computer technology and the work environment are continuously evolving. This book covers current communication issues as well as creating an anticipation and understanding of changes in the future.
-- The Internet and the Web increase the richness and enjoyment of life.