The Internet for Windows 98 For Dummies - Softcover

Young, Margaret Levine; Levine, John R.; Young II, Jordan M.; Baroudi, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764503502 ISBN 13: 9780764503504

Publisher: For Dummies, 1998

Synopsis

At last, the world's most popular operating software now has everything you need to connect to the Internet and surf all four corners of the World Wide Web. With the release of Windows 98 comes a suite of programs designed to make life in cyberspace a safer and saner experience.

Still not sure just what all this Internet stuff is about? The Internet For Windows 98 For Dummies leads you step-by-step through these key elements of Windows 98 and the ever-expanding Internet:
* What is the Internet?
* Selecting which Internet service to use
* Sending and receiving e-mail
* The World Wide Web explained (really)
* Straight talk about channels, subscriptions, push technology, cookies, and other Web-related hype
* Creating your own home page on the Web
* The ins and outs of online shopping
With The Internet For Windows 98 For Dummies as your guide, your online experience can be fun instead of frustrating.

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Review:

So you've got this nifty new operating system and you know you want to surf the Net (even if you have only a vague idea of what that entails). The authors of The Internet for Windows 98 for Dummies start off running, giving you information about Internet terminology and some of the concepts surrounding the World Wide Web. They also tackle the hurdle of getting that first Internet connection "with software loaded, configuration configured, and modem modeming." This book shows you how to set up an e-mail account and check your mail, get started posting messages to Usenet newsgroups, and even set up your own home page. There's a section specifically designated to discussing AOL-based chats, and chapters on NetMeeting, FrontPage Express, and even--yes--Netscape Composer. The book wraps up with a FAQ session on topics such as "How Much Does It Cost to Be on the Internet?" and "Can People Steal Information from My Computer If I'm on the Internet?" A great introductory guide, The Internet for Windows 98 for Dummies explains all the basics in a playful, educational tone. --Jennifer Buckendorff

From the Back Cover:

Free Internet for Windows 98 "Cheat Sheet" Inside!

Connect to the Net in a Flash with Windows 98! Did you know that all the programs you need to connect directly to the Internet from your desktop, send e-mail easily, conduct videoconferences, and create great Web pages are built right into Windows 98 Second Edition? With inimitable wit and straightforward style, this friendly guide tells you everything you need to know to take full advantage of the extensive Internet capabilities of Windows 98.

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Configure Dial-Up Networking to connect to your Internet account
• Send and receive e-mail with Outlook Express
• Browse the World Wide Web using Internet Explorer 5 or Netscape Navigator
• Update Windows Wide Web using Internet Explorer 5 or Netscape Navigator
• Update Windows programs from the Microsoft Web site
• Use FrontPage Express to create great Web pages
• Set up voice or videoconferences with Microsoft NetMeeting
• Participate in Usenet newsgroup discussions on any of 20,000 topics
• Use Internet Connection Sharing to hook up multiple computers on the same modem or broadband connection

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0764503502
• ISBN 13: 9780764503504
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 382