Teach Yourself the Internet and World Wide Web VISUALLY^TM, 2nd Edition

by Kelleigh Wing; Paul Whitehead; Ruth Maran

• ISBN13: 9780764534102
• ISBN10: 0764534106
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

The online world is such a visual place, what better way to learn about it than visually? That2s just what you can do with Teach Yourself the Internet and World Wide Web VISUALLY, 2 nd Edition. Full of educational illustrations and concise, practical information, this book helps you get connected and stay connected. Educate yourself on modems and high-speed connections, Web browsers, and high-tech video, sound and plug-in2s that are integral tools for many Web sites. The uses and applications of the Internet and World Wide Web in daily life at home and on the job are limitless, and with this book you start to see the possibilities. Begin by setting up an e-mail account and dissecting the parts of an e-mail message. Explore diverse Web sites that touch on everything from e-commerce, hobbies and academics to news, weather and entertainment. It even includes a guide to creating your own Web pages. Finally, uncover interactive Web features such as newsgroups, chat rooms and multi-player games. Full-color graphics, an easy-to-follow page layout and concise explanations make Teach Yourself the Internet and World Wide Web VISUALLY, 2 nd Edition an indispensable tool for anyone wanting to explore the Internet for use in their own lives.

Author Biography

Ruth Maran is the Author and Architect of maranGraphics books. She creates the words and structure that are the basis for the books.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Internet.

Introduction to the Internet.

What the Internet Offers.

Who Uses the Internet.

How Information Transfers.

How the Internet Started.

Chapter 2. Connect to the Internet.

Getting Connected.

Modems.

High-Speed Connections.

Wireless Access.

Internet Service Providers.

Commercial Online Services.

Connect to the Internet at Work.

Connect to the Internet at School.

Internet Connection Terms.

Internet Television Terminals.

Chapter 3. The World Wide Web.

Introduction to the Web.

Web Browsers.

Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Netscape Navigator.

Error Messages.

Children and the Web.

Web Portals.

Security on the Web.

Shopping on the Web.

Auctions on the Web.

Travel on the Web.

Banking on the Web.

Investing on the Web.

Employment on the Web.

Education on the Web.

News on the Web.

Research on the Web.

Chapter 4. Web Page Enhancements.

Introduction to Multimedia.

Sounds.

Video.

Forms.

Frames.

Tables.

ActiveX Controls.

Java Applets.

JavaScript.

Web Browser Plug-Ins.

Streaming Multimedia.

Chapter 5. Search the Web.

Introduction to Searching the Web.

Find Web Pages With AltaVista.

Find Web Pages With Excite.

Find Web Pages With Yahoo!

Find Web Pages With Dogpile.

Find Web Pages With Search Programs.

Find People on the Web.

Chapter 6. Create Web Pages.

Reasons for Creating Web Pages.

Steps for Creating Web Pages.

Programs for Creating Web Pages.

The Home Page.

Web Page Content Considerations.

Hyperlinks.

Images.

Style Sheets.

Prepare to Publish Web Pages.

Web Presence Providers.

Test Your Web Pages.

Publicize Your Web Pages.

Chapter 7. Download Information from the Internet.

Download Items from Web Pages.

Download Programs.

Download MP3 Music.

Download Files Using FTP.

Download Considerations.

Chapter 8. Electronic Mail.

Introduction to E-mail.

E-mail Programs.

E-mail Addresses.

Parts of a Message.

Receive Messages.

Send a Message.

E-mail Viruses.

Web-Based E-mail.

Children and E-mail.

Chapter 9. Mailing Lists.

Introduction to Mailing Lists.

Subscribe to a Mailing List.

Types of Mailing Lists.

Mailing List Restrictions.

Mailing List Etiquette.

Chapter 10. Newsgroups.

Introduction to Newsgroups.

Newsreaders.

Subscribe to Newsgroups.

News Servers.

Work With Newsgroup Messages.

Newsgroup Etiquette.

Find Newsgroup Messages.

Web-Based Discussion Groups.

Children and Newsgroups.

Chapter 11. Chat.

Introduction to Chat.

Internet Relay Chat.

Web-Based Chat.

Voice and Video Chat.

Chat Etiquette.

Children and Chat.

Instant Messages.

Chapter 12. Multi-Player Games.

Introduction to Multi-Player Games.

Play by E-mail Games.

Traditional Multi-Player Games.

Commercial Software Games.

Chapter 13. Intranets.

Introduction to Networks.

Introduction to Intranets.

Intranet Features.

Intranet Web Sites.

Intranet Software.

Intranet Security.

Chapter 14. Interesting Web Sites.

Art.

Astronomy.

Biology.

Bizarre.

Books and Language.

Business: Companies.

Business: Finance.

Business: Shopping.

Cars.

Chemistry.

Computers: Pictures.

Computers: Sounds.

Dance and Dance Music.

Education.

Environment and Weather.

Food and Drink.

Games.

Geography.

Government and Information on the U.S.

Governments and Information on the World.

Health.

History.

Humor.

Jobs.

Magazines.

Movies.

Museums.

Music.

News.

Religion.

Search Tools.

Search Tools: Web Portals.

Sports.

Television.

Theater.

Travel.

Windows.