Internet Companion: Beginner's Guide to Global Networking [Paperback]

Tracy L. LaQuey (Author), Jeanne C. Ryer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0201622246 | ISBN-13: 978-0201622249 | Publication Date: January 1993 | Edition: Ex-Library

In clear non-technical langauge, the authors introduce the intricacies and workings of the Internet. It shows how to benefit from the rich resources of the system, including communication throughout the world for the cost of a local telephone call, tapping into university research databases, and downloading articles from online archives.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

New Edition
now available! "The best general introduction to the Internet" -- Frank Bajak, Associated Press

"A good book for Internet novices" -- Walter S. Mossberg, The Wall Street Journal

Foreword by Vice President Al Gore.

The Internet continues to grow at a phenomenal rate with millions of new users joining up each month. Now the bestselling introductory guide to the Internet is available in a new updated edition. With over 100,000 copies sold, The Internet Companion explains in clear, nontechnical language the structure, culture, and resources of the Internet. Covering the latest developments of this fast-changing world, The Internet Companion, Second Edition explores the growing commercialization of the Internet and examines the advantages of doing business on the Internet. From Russian journalists to MTV VJs, new anecdotes provide examples of how people from all walks of life use the Internet.

This updated edition is also available as The Internet Companion Plus, which comes bundled with Delphi's Internet access software enabling anyone with a PC and a modem to join the Internet.

0201407663B04062001 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Tracy LaQuey is Education Market Development Manager of Cisco Systems, Inc., a pioneer member of the Internet Society, and author of The User's Directory of Computer Networks. 0201407663AB04062001 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; Ex-Library edition (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201622246
• ISBN-13: 978-0201622249
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,047,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Internet beginner's required reading., April 13, 1998

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Diana M. Maloney ([e-mail]) (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Internet Companion: A Beginner's Guide to Global Networking (Paperback)

I read this book in 1994 and have recommended it to many people since. I'm actually using this book as a "recommended reading" for follow-up after my basic Internet presentations to clients. Explains the ins and outs of how the Internet evolved and what the original applications were and how it all relates to our day-to-day computer interactions. Good Job!