| Description |
816 p |
| Series |
Sams teach yourself all in one
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| Contents |
Cover -- Contents at a Glance -- TOC36;Contents -- Introduction -- Who We Wrote This Thing For -- How This Book Is Organized -- Things You Would Probably Figure Out by Yourself -- One More Thing8230; -- PART I Internet Basics -- CH36;CHAPTER 1 What Is the Internet and What Can You Do There63; -- Understanding the Net 40;Easy Version41; -- Making the Net Work58; Clients and Servers -- What Can You Do Through the Net63; -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 2 What Hardware and Software Do You Need63; -- Modems8212;Wherein the Lack of Speed Kills -- Choosing a Computer -- Getting Internet Software -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 3 Getting Connected to the Internet -- Types of Internet Accounts -- Who Can I Get Dial45;up Access From63; -- How Do I Choose a Dial45;up Internet Plan63; -- Getting Connected -- Using the Connection Wizard on Your Own -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 4 Basic Browsing -- About Your 8220;Home Page8221; -- Understanding Web Page Addresses -- Going Straight to Any Web Address -- Basic Jumping Around -- Fussing with Frames -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 5 Sending and Receiving Email -- Types of Email Programs -- Understanding Email Addresses -- Setting Up Your Email Program -- Getting Around in Your Email Program -- Composing and Sending a Message -- Receiving Messages -- Replying and Forwarding -- Using an Address Book -- Attaching Files to Email Messages -- Using the Web for Email -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 6 Chatting and Instant Messenger -- Understanding Internet Chatting -- Chatting Through Your Browser -- Chatting in AOL -- Using Microsoft Chat -- Joining a Chat Room -- What Is Instant Messenger63; -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 7 Participating in Newsgroups and Mailing Lists -- Getting Started with Newsgroups -- Reading Newsgroup Messages -- Composing and Replying to Messages -- The Basics of Mailing Lists -- Working with Mailing Lists -- Online Communication Tips and Tricks -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 8 Using Internet Explorer 6 -- Why Choose Internet Explorer63; -- Where and How to Get Internet Explorer -- Features of Internet Explorer -- Setting Your Internet Options -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 9 Using Netscape Navigator 6 -- Why Choose Netscape Navigator63; -- Where and How to Get Netscape Navigator -- Features of Netscape Navigator -- Working with the Preferences -- Working with Bookmarks -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 10 Using AOL 6 -- Understanding AOL -- Taking a Quick Tour of AOL -- Where Can I Get the AOL Software63; -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 11 Plug45;In and Add45;On Programs -- Understanding Plug45;Ins44; Java44; and Other Programs in Pages -- Playing Audio and Video -- Downloading and Playing CD45;Quality Music 40;MP3 Files41; -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 12 Searching -- Whats a Search Site63; -- Can I Really Search the Whole Web63; -- Where Are the Major Search Sites63; -- Simple Searching by Clicking Categories -- Understanding Searches -- Phrasing a Simple Search -- Phrasing a Serious Search -- About Site Searches -- Finding People -- Summary -- CH36;CHAPTER 13 Downloading Programs and Files -- Whats Downloading44; Anyhow63; -- Choosing Files You |
| Summary |
Find all the answers to a new Internet user¿s questions in one big, easy-to-use book. Sams Teach Yourself Internet and Web Basics All in One is designed to teach he new computer user how to easily work with a variety of digital media. It does not assume the reader wants to learn how to use just one product, but covers multiple products and technologies in a logical fashion. Topics covered include: Internet Basics, Choosing a Service, Web Browsing, Email and Chat, Fun and Games, Stopping Viruses and Hackers, and Creating Web Pages. If you are a beginning Internet user who wants to buy one, single book to help you better use your Internet and your computer, or accomplish a broad range of computer activities Sams Teach Yourself Internet and Web Basics All in One is the book for you! |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Available also in a print edition |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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Copyright © Sams 2003 |
| Issuing Body |
Made available through: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Internet
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Temple, Bob, author
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Clark, T., author
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Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company
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| LC no. |
2003102938 |
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