The Internet for Dummies (3rd Edition)

John R. Levine, Carol Baroudi, And Margy Levine Young (Authors); Paul McCloskey (Foreword By)

ISBN 10: 1568846207 / ISBN 13: 9781568846200

Published by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc./ An International Data Group Company, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Internet for Dummies (3rd Edition)

Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc./ An International Data Group Company

Publication Date: 1995

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: 46832568

Signed: 5/18/2025 3:06:32 AM

Edition: 1747537592.

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Synopsis:

This updated edition covers all aspects of how to get connected to the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Review:

Billed as a book for beginner to intermediate level Internet users, this guide covers all the basics at a level of depth suitable for those with no previous knowledge. It also aims to give you that little bit of extra understanding, so that your first forays into the Internet are better informed about its range and scope. For example, the first part of the book introduces the Internet, explaining what it does and how it works. You'll learn about the wide reach of the Internet, and about ensuring that your own data remains private when you want it to. You'll also find out about how to keep the Internet safe for the children in your household. But as well as that you'll pick up on intranets and extranets, two Internet-like systems that can benefit companies or organizations, which, while important, are not necessarily things that the absolute beginner needs to know about.

Later chapters look at areas like choosing an Internet Service Provider, the mechanics of getting connected, using the Web and e-mail, finding information and people, downloading files, using mailing lists and that growing phenomenon, online shopping. Because of its American origins, many of the examples given are not particularly geared for a UK audience, but the sample software used in the walkthroughs and technical stuff still holds, and the whole thing is put together in an extremely accessible way. --Sandra Vogel