Visually stunning, lucid presentations of computer technology made PC/Computing How Computers Work a worldwide bestseller. With over 250,000 in print and appearances on general trade bestseller lists, it has changed the face of the computer book market.
Now this successful technique is used to unravel one of the most important channels of modern communication, the Internet. Today, almost anyone can access vast databases of information, talk to world leaders, or order goods from the other side of the globe, right from their PC.
This fascinating book is a masterwork of stylish, innovative presentation that takes an inside look at the largest network in the world. This book covers a broad range of topics, from how a users can access resources around the world from their home, work, or school, to a close look at the basic tools of the Internet -- FTP, Telnet, and Email -- and how they work. Plus it covers the new applications such as the Internet Gopher and the World Wide Web and how they provide easy-to-use dynamic menu systems for Internet users.
This is an ideal guide to the many issues a user will face while using Internet. It will open new doors for both computer enthusiasts or merely interested on-lookers. A fascinating read!
