The Sunday Times Guide to The Internet: Getting Started and Making the Most of the Web - Softcover

Wall, Matthew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0723010730 ISBN 13: 9780723010739

Publisher: Times Books, 2000

Synopsis

As the internet rapidly invades all spheres of life, from work to leisure, shopping to education, its web of information grows even more complex. The Sunday Times Guide to the Internet presents a jargon-free, friendly and fun companion to the internet and the World Wide Web.

Written by Matt Wall, the Sunday Times specialists on the internet, it will appeal to all those who want to get online and use the net without the technical jargon which puts off non-specialsits. Making ample use of screen shots, real examples and lively text, The Sunday Times Guide to the Internet covers:

Getting started on the Internet (what computer you need, modems and Internet Service Providers)

Surfing the net (web browsers, finding what you want, seach engines, news services etc)

Security on the Web (protecting your family, viruses, encryption, regulation)

Electronic mail (how it works, security features, protecting your privancy)

Making the most of the web (web radiio, web TV, web telephone, digitial music)

Glossary and list of useful web sites

About this title

From the Back Cover

As the internet rapidly invades all spheres of life, from work to leisure, shopping to education, its web of information grows even more complex. 'The Sunday Times Guide to the internet' presents a jargon-free, friendly and fun companion to the internet and the World Wide Web.

Written by Matt Wall, the 'Sunday Times' specialists on the internet, it will appeal to all those who want to get online and use the net without the technical jargon which puts off non-specialists. Making ample use of screen shots, real examples and lively text, 'The Sunday Times Guide to the Internet' covers:

•
Getting started on the Internet (What computer you need, modems and Internet Service Providers)
•
Surfing the net (web browsers, finding what you want, search engines, news service etc.)
•
Security on the Web (protecting your family, viruses, encryption, regulation)
•
Electronic mail (how it works, security features, protecting your privacy)
•
Making the most of the web (web radio, web TV, web telephone, and digital music)
•
Glossary and list of useful web sites

Edition details

• Publisher: Times Books
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0723010730
• ISBN 13: 9780723010739
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224