The Internet For Dummies (Paperback)

by John R. Levine (Author), Margaret Levine Young (Author), Carol Baroudi (Author) "It's huge, it's sprawling, it's globe spanning, it's become part of our lives, it must be . . . the Internet..." (more)
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Product Description
Over the past fifteen years, the Internet has had an enormous impact on communication and commerce all over the world. With a growing and diverse population of internet users out there, the world has definitely become a smaller place. Over 450 million people use the Internet for email correspondence, ecommerce, social networking, research, local and worldwide news reports, and much more.

Whether you are just starting out in your online travels or even if you have been online for awhile, The Internet For Dummies, shows you how to do everything better and faster. You’ll surf the Web, do research, conduct business transactions, and much more—like a seasoned pro!

The Internet For Dummies will walk you through the fundamentals of the Internet, as well as provide more advanced techniques and features to explore once you get your feet on the ground. This resourceful guide will help you:

• Connect to the Internet and understand the different ways to connect, including wireless, DSL, and cable
• Set up an e-mail account and communicate through e-mail
• Explore other communication tools such as Instant Messaging and message boards
• Use search engines like Yahoo! and Google to browse and research
• Shop and sell online
• Investigate online Web communities like blogs and social sites
• Create your own Web page and handle general Internet housekeeping

In this fully updated edition, The Internet for Dummies will help you get the most out of your Internet experience. Written by renowned authors, this book is sure to be valuable to both new users and experienced ones alike.

From the Back Cover
Here's your passport to fun and productivity online!

You can research, chat, shop, set up a Web page, or start a blog

If you've been feeling left behind while the world went online, wait no longer! With this friendly guide to translate Internet jargon, you'll find joining the online revolution is easy and a whole lot of fun. This fully updated edition gets you up to speed on broadband, wireless connections, e-mail, blogging, Google, and even maintaining a safety net on the Net.

Discover how to

• Install and operate a Web browser
• Establish and use an e-mail account
• Keep yourself and your kids safe online
• Shop, bank, and pay bills with your PC
• Download and play music and videos

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 10 edition (September 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764589962
• ISBN-13: 978-0764589966
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #474,342 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definite must-have for the Internet 'newbie'!, June 26, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Internet for Dummies (Paperback)

If you're just starting out to use the Internet, this is a definite must-have book for you! It's written in way for all of us to understand, and leaves the techie jargon behind! This book is a definite MUST HAVE for any website designer, newbie to web design and anyone and everyone who has an online business. Simple, easy to understand visuals compliment the text, which is written in a very simplistic manner. This book is wonderful - magnificent - excellent, and will help you greatly understand the elements of successful web design. I've used it to consistently update my own website, at:
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If you don't have this book, you're missing out on your single-most-important investment in your professional life!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Learned, February 28, 2008

By	D. Brock - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Internet For Dummies (Paperback)

This book enabled me to surf the Internet quicker. My questions were answered on topics, that I was unaware of. Very informative. A perfect read for individuals that have some previous knowledge of the Internet, yet not enough.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Didn't Know A Thing About The Net Before This..., May 3, 2005

By	yygsgsdrassil "yygsgsdrassil" (Crossroads America) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Internet for Dummies (Paperback)

...and now I surf the wide world web like a hangin' ten, cowabunga yelling tide tamer. This tells you how to get from a idea to the very article you're searching for as well as defining what those dot com or dot org or dot gov slash dot htmls mean. The Dummy books are like the Cliff Notes on everything and this one fits the bill for us folks with limited acuity.