Internet: The Complete Reference, Millennium Edition (Paperback)

by Margaret Levine Young (Editor)

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Product Description
Master the Internet Universe. Prepare yourself for the Internet millennium with Internet: The Complete Reference, Millennium Edition, by Margaret Levine Young. This netizen's bible puts you in charge of everything the Internet has to offer--from basic e-mail to hyper-secure Web commerce. It shows you how to get the most out of Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer...create advanced Web pages with graphics...transfer files...take advantage of voice and video conferencing...even register your own domain name. Keep this unmatched resource at your keyboard to: Become an instant expert on Microsoft FrontPage, e-commerce, push technology, and real-time audio and video streaming; Connect to the Internet using such high-speed technologies as cable modems, ISDN, and ADSL; Quickly and safely download and install software from the Web; Increase your Web enjoyment--and profit--with chat sessions, conferences, subscriptions, and newsgroups; And much, much more.

From the Back Cover

The Most Definitive Guide to the Internet Available

Make the most of all the Net has to offer with help from best-selling Internet author Margaret Levine Young. In Internet: The Complete Reference, Millennium Edition, you'll learn how get connected, choose an Internet service provider (ISP) and Web browser, send e-mail, chat, use plug-ins, purchase goods safely, find tons of helpful and fun information online-even create your own Web page. Get this all-inclusive resource ahead of the future!

Inside, you'll find out how to:

Connect to the Net via dial-up networking TCP/IP, cable, or through a LAN Send and receive e-mail and attached files and handle security issues, including encryption and digital signatures Chat online using IRC, AOL, ICQ, and other methods; read Usenet newsgroups; and use voice and video conferencing technology Browse the Web with Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, and Internet Explorer Download and install software and other files using FTP Locate a wealth of useful information online-news, weather, books, investing tips, health issues, and more Find and install plug-ins and configure your browser to respond to ActiveX, Java, and other advanced controls Create basic to advanced Web pages with HTML, Frontpage, Javascript, and Active Server Pages Register your domain name

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Product Details

• Paperback: 956 pages
• Publisher: Osborne Publishing; Mil Sub edition (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007211942X
• ISBN-13: 978-0072119428
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,233,137 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best buy for the money, I have seen., August 31, 1999

By A Customer

I am 70 years old, have used the `Dummie' and `Idiot' books, plus several more. Not having ANY experience with computers, up until 2 years ago, I go where I please and do what I want, thanks to the good books on the markey. This book, was the most expensive; but by far, the most helpful! (My wife thinks so too.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!, July 20, 2004

By	Astrogildo A. Guetsa (Maputo, Mozambique) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Internet: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

If you are looking for a general, introdutory to intermediate-level Internet book, this is THE ONE. It will give you a good grasp of Internet concepts. You'll find it quite up-to-date (including Windows XP topics), accurate and concise. Specially interesting is the fact that it provides you with clear explanations throughout the pages, including lots of helpful examples and procedures, giving the "how-to" for many, many tasks within the Windows family of operating systems and the major software packages available for Internet.
Internet connections, Web bowsing, e-mail, chatting, newsgroups, security issues and so on, are all well covered with lots of real-world tips.
Notes:
1.Being for the beginning- to intermediate-level reader this book does not cover advanced Internet issues such servers, firewalls, network OSes, and so on; 2.The book comes with no CD-ROM (what in part, explains its reduced price)

In short, if you read my observations and found this to be the kind of book you are looking for, I assure you: You will not be disappointed.

One more thing: I'm using the book to prepare for CompTIA's i-Net+ certification and I can tell you that I find it to be one of the best references books out there for that target.

Thanks Margaret (et al) for writing such an excepcional book.

from Maputo, Mozambique,
an Amazon's customer

Astrogildo A. Guetsa, MCP, A+,CST, Network+, CNST
Systems Admin. of MEDIMOC SARL

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly excellent book!, March 2, 2001

By	Margaret L. Young "Another computer book author" (VT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I paraphrased a chapter from this book, by Margaret Levine Young. It is truly excellent. It was a Christmas present. ...:-(. There is a chapter entitled _Classic Applications_ which covers UNIX Shell Accounts. There is also a phenomenal amount of info on the history of Usenet! A truly excellent book!