MSN Every Day! - Softcover

Knaster, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0735611408 ISBN 13: 9780735611405

Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

Explains how to use the online service to send instant messages, listen to music, get directions, locate people, research finances, do homework, and buy and sell cars, homes, and collectibles online.

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Review

Using Microsoft's consumer online service, MSN (we're not supposed to call it the Microsoft Network anymore), is a treat for anyone who uses the Internet to get news, shop, manage money, get a date, or do any of a score of other tasks. MSN reminds us that the Internet isn't about computers, but rather about communities and information exchange. MSN: The Everyday Web shows you how to use MSN's public, semi-public, and fee-based services. It's written in a friendly style that assumes little technical knowledge on the part of the reader and clearly operates under the assumption that MSN exists not for its own sake, but for the enjoyment and productivity of its users.

This is straight documentation of MSN, so don't expect comparisons with or references to features of Yahoo or AOL that are similar to MSN offerings. Rather, expect conversational paragraphs about MSN functions, with sets of numbered steps you can follow as a series of guided expeditions into MSN. Quirky features of the MSN environment that may not make intuitive sense to newcomers are explained painstakingly, such as Internet Keywords and instant messaging. Again, it's not at all critical coverage, but it shows you what's available. --David Wall

Edition details

• Publisher: Microsoft Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0735611408
• ISBN 13: 9780735611405
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288