Harley Hahn Teaches the Internet - Softcover

Hahn, Harley

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9780789716156: Harley Hahn Teaches the Internet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789716151 ISBN 13: 9780789716156

Publisher: Que Pub, 1998

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Harley Hahn Teaches the Internet is similar to no other Internet book. According to Hahn, "The Net is the next stage in human evolution. Human beings have a biological urge to connect with one another. With the Internet, we are able to connect our minds together as a species." Harley Hahn connects all users together in this personal vision and exploration of the Internet.

Harley Hahn Teaches the Internet will change your perception of how to use the Internet to work, communicate with people, teach yourself and for entertainment
Harley Hahn is a premiere authority on the Internet with the well-proven ability to communicate his unique vision, recognizing what is important and then showing people the best way to think about it
What happens when millions of people participate in a global gathering in which information can be shared and preserved in a dependable fashion? You are about to find out

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Review:

Harley Hahn Teaches the Internet uses plain language to introduce you to all of the vital lanes of the information superhighway. The author doesn't assume readers have any knowledge of the Internet, yet doesn't insult their intelligence by providing a cursory introduction, either. From e-mail to streaming media, Hahn helps to demystify all of the important aspects of the Net.

The book predictably begins with an overall introduction to the Internet. However, its focus remains on the questions and concerns that new users are likely to have, rather than boring technical details. Throughout the book, the author stops to define acronyms as they come up and liberally uses "hint" boxes for special tidbits.

Hahn then moves on to explain all of the various protocols on the Net: the basics behind sending and receiving e-mail, ensuring safety and security, working with search engines, and using plug-in applets. This is a lot of material, but it is presented well. The book also explains how to download programs, browse newsgroups, subscribe to mailing lists, and chat with others online.

The book wraps up with a basic discussion on creating your own Web site and getting your own domain name. This book is a just plain fun way to learn tons about the Internet. --Stephen Plain

From the Back Cover:

Harley Hahn's Guide to the Internet is a passionate and insightful book of the highest quality written by the premier author Harley Hahn. This book will personally guide all users in how to access and interact with the Internet through the unique style and wit of Harley Hahn. Harley Hahn has the unique ability to engage the reader quickly, making his or her first and subsequent Internet experiences fun and productive.

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