The Internet All in One Desk Reference for Dummies

by Levine, John R.; Reinhold, Arnold; Young, Margaret Levine; Lowe, Doug; Harvey, Greg; Mohta, Viraf; Ewing, Kelly

• ISBN13: 9780764506765
• ISBN10: 0764506765
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

The Internet is a big topic, and an intimidating one to a new user. Not only do you need to find and connect to a service provider to go online, but you also have to figure out how to use communications software before you even begin reaping the benefits of being online. The Internet 9 In 1 For Dummies Desk Reference reduces the intimidation by giving simple and helpful instruction on going online, using e-mail, reading newsgroups, chatting, browsing the Web, and creating Web pages. This book also helps readers understand popular Internet activities like shopping on the Web and electronic investing. The Internet 9 In 1 For Dummies Desk Reference features an Internet directory that points readers to the tried and true sites on the Web that deliver great content and service. The book also includes special section-specific indexes as well as a general index to better help readers find the information they want right away.This Desk Reference also includes a CD-ROM that includes many of the tools mentioned in the book that an Internet user needs to enhance their experience including Internet Explorer 5, Netscape Communicator 4.5, Outlook Express, a variety of Web building tools, and a page of links to Web sites referenced throughout the book.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(8)
Book 1: Internet Basics	9	(36)
Getting to Know the Internet	11	(4)
Getting Started with the Internet	15	(18)
Internet Safety, Security, and Troubleshooting	33	(12)
Internet Basics Index	41	(4)
Book II: E-Mail	45	(82)
E-Mail Basics	47	(10)
Composing E-Mail with Outlook Express	57	(18)
Composing E-Mail with Netscape Messenger	75	(16)
Other E-Mail Readers	91	(24)
Mailing Lists	115	(12)
E-Mail Index	123	(4)
Book III: Web Browsing with Internet Explorer 5	127	(74)
Web Basics	129	(10)
Using Internet Explorer 5 to Browse the Web	139	(24)
Printing and Saving Web Information	163	(10)
Customizing Internet Explorer 5	173	(28)
Web Browsing with Internet Explorer 5 Index	197	(4)
Book IV: Web Browsing with Netscape Navigator 4.7	201	(48)
Using Navigator 4.7 to Browse the Web	203	(18)
Printing and Saving Web Information	221	(8)
Customizing Netscape Navigator 4.7	229	(20)
Web Browsing with Netscape Navigator 4.7 Index	245	(4)
Book V: Newsgroups, Chats, and Other Internet Communication	249	(56)
Keeping Up-to-Date with News	251	(18)
Chat and Other Online Communication	269	(26)
Using Classic Internet Tools	295	(10)
Newsgroups, Chats, and Other Internet Communication Index	301	(4)
Book VI: Creating Web Pages	305	(112)
Getting Started with Web Publishing	307	(12)
Elements of Web Page Design	319	(18)
Working with Graphics, Sounds, and Videos	337	(12)
Building Your Web Workshop	349	(6)
Publishing on the Web	355	(10)
Creating Web Pages with Microsoft FrontPage 2000	365	(26)
Creating Web Pages with Netscape Composer 4.7	391	(12)
Creating Web Pages with Microsoft Office 2000	403	(14)
Creating Web Pages Index	413	(4)
Book VII: America Online	417	(116)
Getting Started with America Online	419	(24)
Going Places with AOL	443	(18)
Using AOL E-Mail	461	(26)
Browsing the Web with AOL	487	(12)
Reading Newsgroups with AOL	499	(10)
Channels, Chatting, and Discussion Boards	509	(24)
America Online Index	529	(4)
Book VIII: Internet Activities	533	(66)
Shopping Online	535	(14)
Travel Planning Online	549	(12)
Investing Online	561	(20)
Genealogy Online	581	(18)
Internet Activities Index	595	(4)
Book IX: Internet Directory	599	(60)
Internet and Computer Help	601	(8)
News and Information	609	(12)
Research and Education	621	(12)
Sports and Leisure	633	(8)
Arts and Entertainment	641	(6)
Fun and Free Stuff	647	(12)
Internet Directory Index	655	(4)
Appendixes	659	(24)
Appendix A: Glossary	661	(10)
Appendix B: About the CD	671	(12)
Index	683	(44)
IDG Books Worldwide End-User License Agreement	727	(2)
Installation Instructions	729