Internet and World Wide Web Simplified® (2nd ed) [Paperback]

Paul Whitehead (Author), Ruth Maran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0764560298 | ISBN-13: 978-0764560293 | Edition: 2nd

This text aims to quickly and painlessly teach readers everything they need to know to get onto, and start taking advantage of, the Internet and its most powerful related software. Getting onto the Internet is still not easy and, once there, visitors discover an incredibly rich, but complex and diverse world. Featuring illustrated explanations and lessons on the latest Internet software technologies, this book offers lucid, accessible information on how to effectively and enjoyably use the medium.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Learning about the Net doesn't get any easier than in this addition to the 3-D Visual Series from IDG. With its full-color illustrations and extremely brief text, Internet and World Wide Web Simplified is perfect for beginners. It starts with an introduction to the Internet, which explains what the Net has to offer, who pays for it, how it got started, and how you can get connected. The book then moves on to discuss the World Wide Web, browsers, plug-ins, security issues, Java, ActiveX, and VRML in simple terms. Other topics include e-mail, mailing lists, newsgroups, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and multiplayer games.

Internet and World Wide Web Simplified includes a good beginner's directory to Web sites covering such subjects as where to find shareware programs, where to shop online, where to get information on a variety of topics, and more. The graphics are cute but never cross over the line to silly. If you know someone who has tried unsuccessfully to learn about the Net from other books, hand them this.

From the Back Cover

Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to the Internet and World Wide Web — a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book, follow the friendly disk character — and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

• A friendly disk character introduces each task
• Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap
• Full-color illustrations walk you through step-by-step
• Useful tips offer extra hints for each task

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc; 2nd edition (August 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764560298
• ISBN-13: 978-0764560293
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,826,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For moms and dads and anyone else new to the Web, December 3, 2001

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Matt Clark - See all my reviews

This review is from: Internet and World Wide Web Simplified, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Without a doubt, one of the best ways for non-technical folks to learn about the web and the internet. I'm personally opposed to labeling anyone unfamiliar with computers, a dummy. This book teaches by using mostly graphic imagery which clearly illustrates the concepts being discussed. A definate add-on for anyone getting, or giving a new computer, Mac or PC.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Never will put it down, March 31, 2007

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Andrew Parker (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Internet and World Wide Web Simplified, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

Super easy format to read. Has many pictures and diagrams that are easier to understand than reading a whole page. Explains everything in plain english. Easy to follow along with. Each page is in full color, and the pictures are whimsical and fun ( unlike the internet for dummies which is in black and white which is so boring). The pictures are funny. Explains everything including:

A brief description on how to set up a website

The History of the internet

how to do research on the internet

how to set up an e-mail address

how to shop online, and why prices are usually lower ( like Amazon!!!)

how the internet works

how to join chatrooms

and how to connect to the internet if you haven't already ( although I guess I shouldn't have mentioned that because if you haven't why would you be on amazon)

Explains so much more!!! Leave right next to your computer because you will always be looking at it!!!