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The Modem Reference: The Complete Guide to PC Communications [Paperback]

Michael A. Banks (Author)
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January 1, 2000
Most Internet users barely understand their PC’s full data and fax capabilities. This book takes readers “behind the scenes” in PC data and fax communications, providing its history and a complete explanation of how data is transmitted from modem and port encoding/decoding to computers all around the world. Readers will learn how to improve their online operations with in-depth information on applications for modems and fax systems. This book can serve as a textbook or reference for computer students, professional PC data and fax users, and home computer users who want to maximize their PC’s and modem’s capabilities. A technical book for nontechnical readers, it has complete graphic explanations, a section devoted to troubleshooting, and a buyer’s guide.

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About the Author

Michael A. Banks has written over 30 books about the computer industry. His most recent titles include The Internet Unplugged, Portable Communications, Portable Power, and Web Psychos, Stalkers, and Pranksters. He has also consulted for such online companies as America Online, CompuServe, and Delph. He lives in Oxford, Ohio.

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  • Paperback: 306 pages
  • Publisher: Information Today, Inc.; 4 Sub edition (January 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0910965366
  • ISBN-13: 978-0910965361
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,739,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Full-time freelance writer. Hobbies and interests include model building, travel, dogs, language, classic cars, the blues, collecting books and old toys, old radio, and history in general. Author of the New York Times bestseller "CROSLEY: Two Brothers and a Business Empire that Transformed the Nation," "Blogging Heroes: Interviews with 30 of the Web's Top Bloggers" and 41 other books.

Available to speak at trade shows, corporate events, training sessions, writers' conferences, and other events on product development and marketing, broadcast history (esp. Ruth Lyons), Crosley cars, WLW, and other topics. Contact banksbook at yahoo dot com or crosleybook at aol dot com

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic guide to all concepts behind modem use, January 9, 2001
This review is from: The Modem Reference: The Complete Guide to PC Communications (Paperback)
This updated 4th edition of a classic explains all the concepts behind modem use; from modern technology and PC communications to working with Windows, online services and on the internet. Troubleshooting ideas and file transfer tips are especially valuable here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Explains the concepts underlying computer data, February 23, 2001
This review is from: The Modem Reference: The Complete Guide to PC Communications (Paperback)
Now in an updated and expanded fourth edition, Michael Banks' The Modem Reference continues to offer a complete and comprehensive guide to personal computer communications. This invaluable reference explains the concepts underlying computer data, data encoding and transmission, as well as supporting hardware. The Modem Reference covers how modems work, communication software, working with Windows, file transfers, connecting on the road, modem troubleshooting, modem types (including features and options), making online connections, essential menus and commands, online services and the Internet, physical connections and cables, and resources for online users. The Modem Reference is especially recommended to anyone wanting to maximize their PC, fax, and data communications capabilities at work or at home.
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