The Instant Internet Guide

An Internet jump-start, this book equips readers with the tools needed to travel the electronic world. It tells readers how to get on the Internet without paying through the nose, how to find out what or whom they want, and how to send and receive e-mail messages and files. Includes a primer on UNIX for the Internet.

An overview of the Internet explores such online fundamentals as getting connected, searching the Web, contributing to newsgroups, FTP, Gopher, chat groups, e-mail, multimedia, MP3, and online security.

Explains how to find information about jobs and schools on the Internet, and profiles more than 360 Web sites on volunteer, freelance, and temporary work; job openings; employers; self-employment; telecommuting; military careers; career exploration; colleges; financial aid; and lifelong and distance learning, as well as career clearinghouses and labor market resources.

Officially endorsed by America Online, this second edition highlights AOL's value-added features, including the Mail Center, Driveway, AOL News Ticker, Keywords, Instant Messenger, Favorite Places, and others. The guide also includes a directory of the best Internet and Web destinations available through AOL.

This multi-million-selling Internet book is still the ultimate handbook for novices and experts alike. Written in plain English, it covers everything from getting online for the first time to newsfeeds, Internet telephony and advanced tips and tricks guaranteed to turn casual surfers into Net gurus. Whether you've never sent an email or you want to keep up with the latest developments, you need this book.

This book is for begginers only. QUICK--EASY--FRIENDLY--INFORMATIVE--REASSURING--HELPFUL if you want to become familiar with the basics of the World Wide Web as painlessly as possible - this book is for you!