Internet User's Reference: 2002 Edition - Softcover

Terena; Isaacs, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201758385 ISBN 13: 9780201758382

Publisher: Addison Wesley, 2001

Synopsis

Find what you need on the internet fast with this no-nonsense independent reference to the net's most credible information resources and networking tools - a handy, up-to-the minute guide to using internet technologies in your work: research, communication, collaboration, publishing, information retrieval etc etc.
Each topic is covered with concise, hype-free explanation and a wealth of web references pointing you towards the most useful and popular online resources. Coverage includes the latest in searching, XML technologies, email, real-time multimedia communication, state of the art web authoring etc.

About this title

About the Author

TERENA is the Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association (www.terena.nl). Their mission statement is "to pormote and participate in the development of a high quality international information and telecommunications infrastructure for the benefit of research and education".

From the Back Cover

 

Internet Users’ Research Guide

4th edition

 

TERENA

Written to help you make the most of your time online – whether you are working, studying or just browsing – the Internet Users’ Research Guide provides a unique and unbiaised source about the internet and its related technologies.

It doesn't matter how long you've been online - every internet user needs a little help sometimes. This concise no-nonsense reference guide to the net's most credible information resources and networking tools has been developed to help you maximise your internet experience and find what you need on the internet fast - a handy, up-to-the minute guide to using internet technologies and resources.

Each topic is covered with a concise, hype-free explanation and a wealth of web references pointing you towards the most useful and popular online resources. Coverage includes the latest in searching, XML technologies, email, real-time multimedia communication, state of the art web authoring, security and other key areas.

Features:

·        Concise, hype-free explanations

·        Independent and authoritative advice

·        Comprehensive index and glossary

·        A wealth of essential and up to date URLs

 

Fully updated from the previous edition, including:

 

·        All sections revised and updated

·        New sections on XML & Metadata

·        Security section updated including added information on PKI and Certificates

·        Terminology simplified

 

About the author:

TERENA (Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association) promotes the development of computer networking for research and academic communities in Europe.
See www.terena.nl for more information

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison Wesley
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201758385
• ISBN 13: 9780201758382
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 192