The Complete Guide to Using and Understanding the Internet

by Bird, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780131402898
• ISBN10: 0131402897
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Extensive research and cutting edge information on topics and issues related to using and understanding the Internet, make this comprehensive and easy-to-understand presentation the ultimate Internet guide. The book provides a strong emphasis on security and privacy issues related to the Internet, hands-on tips and tools for working online, shows readers how to apply Internet skills in real life situations and clearly presents the positive and negative aspects of the Internet. Issues addressed include understanding the Internet, getting up and running with the Internet, using mail and messaging tools, getting around the World Wide Web, running effective Internet searches, taking control of the Internet and security and privacy issues. For individuals who use the Internet.

Table of Contents

Understanding The Internet

How the Internet is Changing the World

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Uses and Misuses of the Internet

Getting Up And Running With The Internet

Necessary Equipment and Internet Connections

Internet Service Providers

Using Mail And Messaging Tools

Mail and Messaging Software Overview

E-Mail Basics

Beyond the Basics: Using E-Mail Safely and Effectively

Getting Around The World Wide Web

Getting to Know the World Wide Web

Surfing Basics

Beyond the Basics: Advanced Surfing

Running Effective Internet Searches

Search Basics

Beyond the Basics: Searching Seamlessly

Taking Control Of The Internet

Communicating via the Internet

Pulling Information from the Internet

Working with Various File Types and Plug-Ins

Taking Advantage of the Internet's Multimedia Capabilities

Privacy And Security Issues

Beyond the Basics: A Closer Look at Privacy Issues

Beyond the Basics: A closer Look at Security Issues

Creating A Web Site

Designing a Great Web Site

Tools You can Use to Create a Web Site

Using FrontPage to Develop a Web Site

Adding Graphics to Your Web Site

Publishing to the World Wide Web

Interfacing the Internet with Cell Phones and PDAs

Web Site References

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