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Who is Doctor Bob?

Bob Rankin, known as "Doctor Bob" in the online world, is a writer, computer programmer and consultant who enjoys exploring the Internet and sharing the fruit of his experience with others.

Doctor Bob is a columnist for Yahoo! Internet Life, Boardwatch Magazine, and has also been published in ComputerWorld, NetGuide and other computer magazines. One of Bob's current projects is The Internet TOURBUS. Come along and join 80,000 others on this ongoing tour of Internet hot spots...

Read an interview with Doctor Bob, conducted by Ed McAdams to get to know me a little better...
And here are the Answers to the Pop Quiz that was posted in the December 17th issue of TOURBUS.

Will it Really Be Painless?

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You bet! Bob's new book Doctor Bob's Painless Guide to the Internet (And Amazing Things You Can Do With E-Mail) is different than any other Internet book. It's short--just 145 pages, but it tells you everything you need to know in plain language. Really! (Click on the book cover to view the Table Of Contents, Reviews, and the full text of two sample chapters.)

You'll learn about E-mail, FTP and Gopher. You'll understand Usenet, the World-Wide Web and even IRC (Internet Relay Chat). And you'll find step-by-step instructions for using each tool, whether you have a full graphical, shell, or simple e-mail account.

The book, published by No Starch Press (ISBN 1-886411-09-3) is available at most book stores, but you can order your copy now for just $12.95 - [CLICK HERE] for details.

"Most Internet books drown you in mystifying minutiae. Dr. Bob tells you everything you need to know about the Net in the plain spoken fashion that has won him legions of fans." - Judy Heim, PC World



Did You Know?

You can use simple e-mail commands to access almost any resource on the Internet.
Doctor Bob's free FAQ "Accessing The Internet By E-Mail" has circulated widely on the Internet, and has been translated into over 30 languages. Grab a copy and pass it on to a friend! You'll find out why Dan Akst of the Los Angeles Times called Doctor Bob the "E-Mail Authority".


Doctor Bob's Web Prescription

Check out these cyberlinks to visit Doctor Bob's favorite Web sites. Some are essential tools to help you navigate, and some are useful information centers and the rest are just plain fun!

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