The Internet for Dummies (4th Edition)

With the release of a fourth edition, the best-selling The Internet For Dummies maintains its place as the leading practical, plain-English guide to what's new and necessary in the phenomenally growing realm of the Internet and the World Wide Web. If you're new to the Internet, you'll appreciate special coverage on just what the Internet is, how it came to be, and where it's headed. If you've already ventured onto this ever-evolving global computer network, you'll enjoy this edition's expanded coverage of the multimedia-rich World Wide Web, tips on finding the information you want, guidance on surfing the Net through commercial online services -- and taking the next step, getting a direct Internet connection through an ISP (Internet Service Provider). The Internet For Dummies, 4th Edition, gives you quick answers and sage advice on everything from sending and receiving e-mail messages (and cracking open e-mail attachments) to participating in online chats -- and limiting your children's access to inappropriate ones. Be sure to keep The Internet For Dummies, 4th Edition, in your virtual glove compartment whenever you venture out onto the Information Superhighway.